All Flashcards
Define Mining.
Extracting minerals and metals from the Earth.
Define Timber Harvesting.
Cutting down trees for wood.
Define Irrigation.
Supplying water to crops.
Define Aquaculture.
Farming aquatic organisms.
Define Urbanization.
Shift of populations from rural to urban areas.
Define Ecological Footprint.
Measures our demand on Earth's resources, based on land and water use.
Define Environmental Sustainability.
Meeting current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.
What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
A sustainable approach to pest control that minimizes harm to non-target organisms and the environment.
Define habitat fragmentation.
The process by which habitat loss results in large continuous habitat being broken up into smaller, more isolated patches.
Define heat island effect.
Urban areas are warmer than surrounding rural areas.
How can sustainable agriculture help protect the environment?
Reduces water depletion, soil degradation, and pollution.
How can integrated pest management (IPM) help protect the environment?
Minimizes harm to non-target organisms and reduces pesticide use.
How can responsible resource management promote sustainability?
Ensures resource availability for future generations.
How can conservation and preservation contribute to sustainability?
Protects biodiversity and maintains ecosystem services.
How can reducing meat consumption promote sustainability?
Lowers greenhouse gas emissions and reduces deforestation.
What are the effects of over-irrigation?
Water depletion and soil salinization.
What are the effects of deforestation?
Loss of biodiversity and soil degradation.
What are the effects of unsustainable fishing?
Depleted fish populations.
What are the effects of pesticide use?
Harm to non-target organisms and water pollution.
What are the effects of urbanization?
Habitat loss, increased pollution, altered water cycles, and the heat island effect.
What are the effects of mining?
Habitat destruction, soil erosion, and water pollution.
What are the effects of meat production?
Greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation.
What are the effects of resource extraction?
Significant environmental damage.
What are the effects of aquaculture if not managed properly?
Water pollution and disease outbreaks.
What are the effects of habitat fragmentation?
Reduced biodiversity and disrupted ecological processes.