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 (like fish).
Define Urbanization.
The shift of populations from rural to urban areas.
Define Ecological Footprint.
Measures our demand on the Earth's resources, based on land and water use.
Define Environmental Sustainability.
Meeting our current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own.
What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
A sustainable approach to pest control that minimizes harm to non-target organisms and the environment.
Define soil salinization.
The process by which salt accumulates in the soil.
Define deforestation.
The clearing of forests for other land uses.
What is the significance of sustainable practices in resource management?
Minimizing environmental impact while meeting our needs.
Explain the trade-offs between food production and environmental impact in agriculture.
Agriculture is vital but can cause water depletion, soil salinization, and pollution. Balancing food needs with environmental protection is key.
What are the environmental consequences of unsustainable fishing practices?
Depletion of fish populations and habitat destruction.
What are the main environmental impacts of urbanization?
Habitat loss, increased pollution, altered water cycles, and heat island effect.
What does an ecological footprint measure?
Our demand on the Earth's resources, based on land and water use, for individuals, groups, or countries.
What is the core focus of environmental sustainability?
Responsible resource management, conservation, preservation, and long-term thinking.
Explain the importance of evaluating different farming methods.
Different methods have varying impacts on water use, soil health, and overall environmental sustainability.
Explain how meat production impacts the environment.
Requires significant land, water, and energy, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation.
What is the significance of resource extraction?
Mining, drilling, and logging can cause significant environmental damage with long-term consequences.
Why is it important to understand our consumption patterns?
To identify areas for improvement and reduce our ecological footprint.
How can sustainable agriculture help protect the environment?
By minimizing water depletion, soil salinization, and pollution.
How can integrated pest management (IPM) help protect the environment?
By reducing harm to non-target organisms and water pollution.
How can responsible resource management contribute to sustainability?
By ensuring resources are available for future generations.
How does conservation promote environmental sustainability?
By protecting natural habitats and biodiversity.
How does preservation promote environmental sustainability?
By maintaining ecosystems in their natural state.