All Flashcards
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.
Define Ecosystem Services.
Benefits humans obtain from ecosystems.
What are Provisioning Services?
Tangible products obtained from ecosystems.
What are Regulating Services?
Benefits from ecosystem processes regulating natural phenomena.
What are Cultural Services?
Non-material benefits from ecosystems that enrich lives.
What are Supporting Services?
Underlying natural processes that enable all other ecosystem services.
Define Carbon Sequestration.
Absorption and 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.
Deforestation's impact on CO2?
Reduces carbon sequestration, increasing atmospheric CO2.
Deforestation's impact on soil?
Increases soil erosion, decreasing fertility and water quality.
Deforestation's impact on biodiversity?
Leads to loss of biodiversity, reducing ecosystem resilience.
What is the effect of Air pollution?
Can lead to respiratory problems and harm ecosystems.
What is the effect of Water pollution?
Can contaminate drinking water and harm aquatic life.
What is the effect of Soil degradation?
Can reduce agricultural productivity and increase erosion.
What is the effect of Climate change?
Can alter ecosystems and disrupt ecosystem services.
What is the effect of Overfishing?
Can deplete fish populations and disrupt marine ecosystems.
What is the effect of Habitat loss?
Can reduce biodiversity and disrupt ecosystem services.
What is the effect of Invasive species?
Can outcompete native species and disrupt ecosystems.