1.3 Sustainability

Question 1

Define Sustainability.

Answer 1

The ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Question 2

Understand the need for the sustainable management of resources.

Answer 2

1. Making changes to look after the plant and keep Earth’s ecosystems healthy.
2. Protect the environment, natural resources (water, air, soil, coal, natural gas, rocks and minerals), society, and biodiversity.

Question 3

Define Biodiversity.

Answer 3

The number of different living organisms found within an ecosystem or region.