All Flashcards
Cause & Effect: Overfishing?
Depletes fish populations, disrupts marine ecosystems, and harms economies dependent on fishing.
Cause & Effect: Air pollution from emissions?
Causes respiratory problems, acid rain, and climate change.
Cause & Effect: Overuse of freshwater?
Leads to water scarcity, ecosystem damage, and conflicts over water resources.
Cause & Effect: Degradation of public lands?
Results in soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, and reduced recreational opportunities.
Tragedy of the Commons?
Individuals acting independently deplete a shared resource, harming everyone long-term.
Common Resource?
A resource available to everyone, like air, water, or public lands.
Overexploitation?
Using a resource faster than it can replenish, leading to depletion.
Privatization?
Dividing a common resource into individual ownership.
How can fishing quotas promote sustainability?
By limiting the amount of fish caught, they allow fish populations to recover and prevent overfishing.
How do protected areas help protect the environment?
They conserve biodiversity, protect ecosystems, and provide opportunities for research and education.
How can community-based resource management promote sustainability?
By involving local communities in decision-making, it ensures that resource management is tailored to local needs and conditions.
How does reforestation help protect the environment?
It restores degraded ecosystems, sequesters carbon dioxide, and provides habitat for wildlife.
How can reducing consumption promote sustainability?
It decreases demand for resources, reduces pollution, and conserves natural resources.
How can sustainable agriculture help?
Reduces soil erosion, conserves water, and minimizes pesticide use.
How does renewable energy promote sustainability?
Reduces reliance on fossil fuels and lowers carbon emissions.
How can water conservation help the environment?
Ensures availability for future use and protects aquatic ecosystems.
How does waste reduction promote sustainability?
Conserves resources, reduces pollution, and saves energy.
How can promoting biodiversity conservation help?
Maintains ecosystem health and resilience.