All Flashcards
What are the environmental consequences of mining?
Habitat destruction, soil erosion, and water pollution.
What are the environmental consequences of timber harvesting?
Deforestation, loss of biodiversity, and soil degradation.
What are the environmental consequences of over-irrigation?
Water depletion and soil salinization.
What are the environmental consequences of unsustainable aquaculture?
Water pollution and disease outbreaks.
What are the environmental consequences of urbanization?
Habitat loss, increased pollution, and altered water cycles.
What are the consequences of pesticide use?
Harm to non-target organisms and water pollution.
What are the consequences of overfishing?
Depletion of fish populations and habitat destruction.
What are the consequences of resource extraction?
Significant environmental damage and long-term ecological impacts.
What are the consequences of meat production?
Greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation.
What are the consequences of the heat island effect?
Increased energy consumption, altered weather patterns, and health impacts.
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.
How does sustainable agriculture help?
Minimizes environmental impact while maintaining food production.
How does responsible water management help?
Prevents water depletion and soil salinization.
How does Integrated Pest Management (IPM) help?
Reduces harm to non-target organisms and water pollution.
How does conservation help?
Protects natural resources for future generations.
How does preservation help?
Maintains ecosystems in their natural state.
How can reducing meat consumption help?
Lowers greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation.
How can using drip irrigation help?
Reduces water waste compared to flood or spray irrigation.
How can promoting public transportation help?
Reduces air pollution and reliance on personal vehicles in urban areas.
How can implementing green infrastructure help?
Mitigates the impacts of urbanization by improving water management and reducing the heat island effect.
How can sustainable fishing practices help?
Maintains fish populations and protects marine ecosystems.