All Flashcards
How does Reforestation help?
Increases carbon sequestration, prevents soil erosion, restores habitats.
How do Sustainable forestry practices help?
Balance timber harvesting with ecosystem health.
How does Reducing pollution help?
Can improve air and water quality and protect ecosystems.
How does Conserving water help?
Can ensure water availability for ecosystems and human use.
How does Reducing waste help?
Can conserve resources and reduce pollution.
How does Using renewable energy help?
Can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change.
How does Protecting biodiversity help?
Can maintain ecosystem resilience and support ecosystem services.
How does Promoting sustainable agriculture help?
Can reduce soil degradation and improve food security.
How does Supporting ecotourism help?
Can provide economic incentives for conservation.
How does Educating the public help?
Can raise awareness about environmental issues and promote sustainable practices.
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.
Significance of Ecosystem Services?
Vital for human well-being and economic value; impacted by human activities.
Importance of Regulating Services?
Regulate natural processes, often less obvious but crucial.
Importance of Cultural Services?
Provide mental and emotional well-being; often overlooked.
Role of Supporting Services?
Foundational processes enabling other ecosystem services.
Impact of Deforestation?
Reduces carbon sequestration, increases soil erosion, loss of biodiversity.
What are the benefits of Pollination?
Supports plant reproduction through bees, birds, and other pollinators.
What is the role of Water Cycle?
Continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.
What are Recreational Values?
Hiking, swimming, and picnicking in natural areas.
What are Aesthetic Values?
The beauty and enjoyment we get from nature.
What are Spiritual Values?
The spiritual or religious significance of ecosystems.