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.
What is the significance of sustainable practices in resource management?
Minimizes environmental impact while meeting our needs.
What are the trade-offs between food production and environmental impact in agriculture?
Increased food production can lead to water depletion, soil degradation, and pollution.
What is the impact of unsustainable fishing practices?
Can deplete fish populations and damage marine ecosystems.
What is the relationship between urbanization and resource consumption?
Urbanization often leads to increased resource consumption and waste production.
How does ecological footprint help us understand our impact?
Helps us understand our consumption patterns and identify areas for improvement.
What is the core focus of environmental sustainability?
Responsible resource management, conservation, and long-term planning.
What is the impact of meat production on the environment?
Contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and requires significant resources.
What are the effects of habitat loss due to urbanization?
Reduces biodiversity, disrupts ecosystems, and fragments wildlife populations.
What is the impact of altered water cycles due to urbanization?
Increased runoff, flooding, and reduced groundwater recharge.
What is the importance of conservation and preservation?
Protects biodiversity, maintains ecosystem services, and ensures resource availability for the future.
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 the Earth's resources.
Define Environmental Sustainability.
Meeting current needs without compromising future generations.
What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
Sustainable pest control that minimizes harm to non-target organisms.
Define habitat fragmentation.
The process where a large habitat is broken into smaller, isolated patches.
What is the heat island effect?
Urban areas are warmer than surrounding rural areas.