Chapter 11 and 12 vocabulary Flashcards
ecological footprint
The area of the earth’s surface necessary to sustain the level of resources a person uses and the waste she or he creates.
sustain
To provide the basic necessities needed to support life.
sustainability
The degree to which Earth is able to provide the resources necessary to meet people’s needs.
stewardship
Accepting responsibility for ensuring that the earth’s resources remain sustainable.
flag of convenience
A flag flown by ships when they are registered in a country that is not the country of their owner.
sustainable prosperity
Practising stewardship of the environment and resources so that future generations are able to achieve prosperity.
sustainable development
Development that meets people’s needs in the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
knowledge economy
Businesses and individuals who use research, education, new ideas, and information technologies for practical purposes.
privatization
The selling of a public service, such as electricity delivery or health care, to a private company so that the service is no longer owned by the government.
global climate change
Small but steady changes in average temperatures around the world.
What is an example of an ecological footprint?
The ecological footprint available for each person on earth equally is 1.89 hectares
What is an example of sustainability?
Rainforests are sustained by the government of Canada. They regulate and ensure only certain volumes are harvested
What is an example of flag of convenience?
Canada Steamship Lines, is a Canadian owned company, but up to 50 percent of its ships are registered in — and fly the flag of — other countries
What is an example of sustainable development?
When companies deforest areas they ensure the government ensures that certain volumes can be harvested to save some for future generation
What is an example of knowledge economy?
Biotechnitions who developed new forms of anti biotics
What is an example of privatization?
An example would be the Japan Post that was priavatized in 2007 due to people using it as a bank and to send mail
What is an example of global climate change?
The temperature of the earth rising 0.5 degrees every year
What was Talisman Energy in Sudan?
A Canadian energy company that set an oil harvester in Sudan while a civil war was going on. They eventually so the harvester built in Sudan because many believed that they were supporting a government killing its people. This was known as social responsibility
Who is Wangari Maathai?
The Founder of the Green Belt movement that works to re-plant trees that have been cut down in Africa. And fighting for sustainability
What caused WWI?
Rivalry between imperial powers which then dragged in their colonies
