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E-LEARNING MODULES AND LEARNING GUIDE FOR TEACHERS

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Bagasse Fibrous material remaining after crushing sugarcane or
sorghum stalks to extract their juice
Biodiversity The term biodiversity (from “biological diversity”) refers to
the variety of life on Earth at all its levels, from genes to
ecosystems, and can encompass the evolutionary,
ecological, and cultural processes that sustain
life. Biodiversity includes not only species we consider rare,
threatened, or endangered but also every living thing—
from humans to organisms we know little about, such as
microbes, fungi, and invertebrates. What is Biodiversity?
Why Is It Important? | AMNH
Biodiesel A clean burning renewable energy fuel made from natural
vegetable oils and animal fats through the process known
as transesterification
Biofuel Produced directly or indirectly from biomass
Biogas Produced after organic materials (plant and animal
products) are broken down by bacteria in an oxygen-free
environment
Biomass Plant and animal waste that can be converted into solid,
gaseous or liquid fuels
Building Integrated Structures that integrate photovoltaic modules into the
Photovoltaics building envelope such as the roof, window, and the façade
Carbon Footprint The amount of carbon dioxide released into the
atmosphere associated with activities of a particular
individual, organization, or community
Concentrated Solar Power A technology that concentrates sunlight using mirrors and
reflectors to collect solar energy and turn it into thermal
(heat) energy
Climate Change Long-term change in global or regional climate patterns
Ecological Sustainability Ecosystem integrity and carrying capacity of natural
environment
Economic Sustainability Practices that support long-term economic growth without
negatively impacting the social, environmental, and cultural
aspects of our communities and societies
Ecosystems A group of living organisms that live with each other and
their surrounding environment

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