All Flashcards
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.
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.
How do laws and regulations prevent the Tragedy of the Commons?
Limits access and use of common resources through quotas, permits, and restrictions.
How does privatization prevent the Tragedy of the Commons?
People are more likely to care for their own property, leading to better resource management.
How does education and community pressure prevent the Tragedy of the Commons?
Raises awareness about overexploitation and encourages responsible behavior through social norms.
How can fishing quotas promote sustainability?
Limits the amount of fish that can be caught, preventing overfishing and allowing populations to recover.
How can protected areas promote sustainability?
Preserves habitats and biodiversity by restricting human activities in sensitive ecosystems.
How can community-based resource management promote sustainability?
Involves local communities in managing resources, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility.
How can public awareness campaigns promote sustainability?
Educates people about the importance of conservation, encouraging responsible consumption and waste reduction.