Concept Matrix- Chapter 1

NAME: Nickole Perez

DIRECTIONS: Fill in the Concept Matrix below. For cells where the topic in the far left row is the same as the topic in the top row, provide the DEFINITION
of the term. For example, in the first empty cell in the upper-left corner of the matrix, provide the definition for ecosystems. For cells where the topic in the
far left row is the different as the topic in the top row, provide the RELATIONSHIP/CONNECTION between the two words.

NOTE: When you have completed filling in this matrix, go to File > Save As and save the file with YOUR LAST NAME in the file name.

ecosystems sustainability renewable resources

ecosystems Definition of ecosystems: A group of
organisms defined in a geographic area
(terrestrial or marine) that interact with
each other and their environment.
Relationship/Connection of
Sustainability and ecosystems: The
geographic area in which the
ecosystem is placed, determines rate
of sustainability.
Relationship/Connection of Renewable
Resources and ecosystems: The way an
ecosystem reacts to its environment
determines the rate of replenishment
through the natural resources.

sustainability Definition of Sustainability: The Relationship/Connection of

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ability of ecosystems and human
culture systems to survive, flourish,
and adapt together to constantly
changing environments over long
periods of time.
Sustainability and Renewable
Resources: After usage and consumption
occurs, renewable resources will be able
to replenish the loss through naturally
reoccurring processes.

renewable resources Definition of Renewable Resources: A

natural resource which can replenish to
overcome usage and consumption, either
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naturally reoccurring processes.