All Flashcards
Deforestation: Environmental consequences?
Reduced carbon sequestration, increased soil erosion, loss of biodiversity.
Pollution's impact on pollination?
Decline in pollinator populations, reduced crop yields.
Urbanization's impact on water flow?
Increased runoff, flooding, reduced groundwater recharge.
Agricultural runoff: Environmental consequences?
Water pollution, eutrophication, harm to aquatic life.
Overfishing: Environmental consequences?
Depletion of fish stocks, disruption of marine ecosystems.
Climate change: Impact on ecosystems?
Shifts in species distribution, increased frequency of extreme weather events.
Habitat destruction: Environmental consequences?
Loss of biodiversity, reduced ecosystem resilience.
Invasive species: Environmental consequences?
Disruption of native ecosystems, competition with native species.
Mining: Environmental consequences?
Habitat destruction, soil erosion, water pollution.
Burning fossil fuels: Environmental consequences?
Air pollution, climate change, ocean acidification.
Define Ecosystem Services.
Benefits humans obtain from ecosystems.
What are Provisioning Services?
Tangible products obtained from ecosystems.
What are Regulating Services?
Benefits from ecosystem regulation of natural processes.
What are Cultural Services?
Non-material benefits from ecosystems.
What are Supporting Services?
Underlying natural processes that enable other ecosystem services.
Define Carbon Sequestration.
Absorption & storage of CO2 from the atmosphere.
Define Biological Control.
Managing pests using natural predators/parasites.
Define Photosynthesis.
Conversion of sunlight into energy by plants.
Define Nutrient Cycling.
Movement of essential elements through ecosystems.
Define Soil Formation.
Creation and maintenance of fertile soil.
How does reforestation help?
Increases carbon sequestration, reduces soil erosion, enhances biodiversity.
How do sustainable forestry practices help?
Balances timber harvesting with ecosystem health, maintains biodiversity.
How does reducing pollution help?
Protects pollinators, improves water and air quality.
How does urban planning help?
Reduces runoff, promotes groundwater recharge, preserves green spaces.
How does sustainable agriculture help?
Reduces pollution, conserves water, protects soil health.
How does marine protected areas help?
Protects fish stocks, preserves marine biodiversity.
How does reducing greenhouse gas emissions help?
Mitigates climate change, protects ecosystems.
How does habitat restoration help?
Enhances biodiversity, increases ecosystem resilience.
How does controlling invasive species help?
Protects native ecosystems, prevents ecological damage.
How does promoting renewable energy help?
Reduces air pollution, mitigates climate change.