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The document discusses the importance of sustainability in managing natural resources to ensure their availability for future generations. It highlights key resources such as water and forests, and the challenges posed by practices like deforestation and overfishing. The text emphasizes the need for responsible choices and innovative solutions, such as aquaculture and alternative energy sources, to protect the environment.

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The document discusses the importance of sustainability in managing natural resources to ensure their availability for future generations. It highlights key resources such as water and forests, and the challenges posed by practices like deforestation and overfishing. The text emphasizes the need for responsible choices and innovative solutions, such as aquaculture and alternative energy sources, to protect the environment.

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‭Sustainability‬‭(Lexile level 850L–950L)‬

‭(adapted from‬‭https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/sustainability/‬‭)‬

‭ hink about the natural resources you used‬


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‭today. Perhaps you turned on the faucet to‬
‭wash your hands or sent a text message on a‬
‭phone containing copper, zinc, and other‬
‭precious metals. Everything we use comes‬
‭from natural resources, but some of these‬
‭resources are being used faster than they can‬
‭be replaced. This is why sustainability—using‬
‭natural resources wisely today to ensure they‬
‭remain available in the future—is so‬
‭important.‬

‭ ne of the most fundamental resources is water. As part of the water cycle, it‬
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‭moves through evaporation, precipitation (such as rain or snow), and‬
‭groundwater. The agricultural sector relies on irrigation systems to provide‬
‭water for the crops they farm, but during periods of drought, water shortages‬
‭can become a serious problem. To address this, some regions use‬
‭desalination machines, which remove salt from seawater to make it safe for‬
‭drinking.‬

‭ orests are another crucial resource, as they provide habitats for countless‬
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‭plants and animals within the ecosystem. However, when too many trees are‬
‭cut down—a process known as deforestation—it can lead to soil erosion and‬
‭land contamination. To prevent this, sustainable forestry practices, such as‬
‭planting new trees and protecting certain areas, help maintain forests for‬
‭future generations.‬

‭ s the global population continues to grow, finding sustainable ways to use‬


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‭natural resources becomes even more important. Some countries have turned‬
‭to aquaculture, raising fish in controlled environments rather than overfishing‬
‭the oceans. Meanwhile, scientists are researching alternative energy sources‬
‭to replace fossil fuels, which are being used up at an unsustainable rate.‬

‭ rotecting the environment is essential for the future of our planet. By making‬
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‭responsible choices and working together, we can conserve natural resources‬
‭and ensure they remain available for generations to come.‬
‭ ccording to the text, what do the following words mean? Highlight‬
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‭their definitions in the text. What words helped you identify the‬
‭definitions? Be prepared to discuss.‬

‭ .‬ ‭sustainability‬
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‭2.‬ ‭irrigation‬
‭3.‬ ‭desalination‬
‭4.‬ ‭deforestation‬
‭5.‬ ‭aquaculture‬

‭Why is it important to preserve natural resources?‬

‭____________________________________________________________‬

‭____________________________________________________________‬

‭____________________________________‬

‭Why are fossil fuels considered unsustainable?‬

‭____________________________________________________________‬

‭____________________________________________________________‬

‭____________________________________‬

‭GRAMMAR‬

‭Find examples of subordinating conjunctions. Highlight them.‬

‭ ind examples of other long sentences NOT using subordinating‬


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‭conjunctions. How are ideas linked? Highlight the word(s) that link‬
‭ideas.‬

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