Chapter 4.1 Flashcards
The ability of the earth’s various natural systems and human cultural systems and economies to survive and adapt to changing environmental conditions indefinitely. ——–
Sustainability
T|F: Sustainability depends on four key principles ——-
three: solar energy, biodiversity, chemical cycling
What key principle makes natural processes recycle nutrients? ——–
Chemical cycling
Which among the key principles warms the Earth? ——–
Solar Energy
_______ cycles are necessary to sustain life ——–
Chemical
Which among the key principles provides energy for plants to make food for other organisms? ——–
Solar Energy
A key principle that has many ecosystems (deserts, forests, oceans, grasslands). ——–
Biodiversity
Recycling is necessary because there is a fixed supply of these nutrients on earth ——–
Chemical cycling
What key principle powers winds? ——–
Solar Energy
Which among the key principles have a large variety of species? ——–
Biodiversity
Recycling is necessary because there is a fixed supply of these nutrients on earth ——–
Chemical cycling
What key principle powers the hydrologic cycle – which includes flowing water? ——–
Solar Energy
Solar energy provides energy: ______ and _______ can be turned into ________ ——–
wind + moving water = electricity
In biodiversity, the species and systems renew ____ and purify _____ and _____ ——–
renew soil, purify air and water
The cycle from living organisms to the nonliving environment and back ——–
Chemical cycling
Meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs? ——–
Sustainable Development
Which among the 3 pillars of sustainable development which ensures economic growth that benefits everyone without depleting resources or causing social inequalities? ——–
Profit
Which among the 3 pillars of sustainable development that promotes equity, social inclusion, and justice for all members of society? ——–
People
Which among the 3 pillars of sustainable development preserves and enhances the health of ecosystems, minimizing pollution, and preventing the depletion of natural resources? ——–
Planet
What are the three pillars of SD? ——–
Economy, Society, Environment
Created naturally from materials found in the environment that are used to support life and meet people’s needs. ——–
Natural Resources
Which among the 5 importance of natural resources are essential for economic development? ——–
economic importance
Which among the 5 importance of natural resources are used to generate energy? ——–
energy production
Which among the 5 importance of natural resources are important for maintaining the balance of ecosystems and providing habitats for wildlife? ——–
environmental importance
Which among the 5 importance of natural resources can provide a source of livelihood for many people? ——–
social importance
Which among the 5 importance of natural resources have cultural significance for many societies? ——–
cultural importance
In the types of natural resources, a ______ resource is any biological
component of the environment. ——–
biotic
These resources are renewable because they replenish and reproduce themselves. ——–
biotic resources
In the types of natural resources, ______resources are any environmental components that are not biological. ——–
abiotic
In the availability of natural resources, this can be used repeatedly and does not run out because it is naturally replaced. ——–
Renewable
Geothermal, wind, hydropower, solar energy, biofuels, tidal energy are examples of _____ ——–
Renewable
In the availability of natural resources, these are the resources that take millions of years to develop. ——–
Non-renewable
Give an example of non-renewable resources. ——–
Fossil fuels: oil (petroleum), coal, natural gas
Nuclear resources: Uranium Minerals: gold, aluminum, copper
The functions of the type of resources are energy, mineral, water, and ______ ——–
biological resources
What are the top 5 natural resources? ——–
air, water, soil, iron, forests
________ growth can have significant impacts on both energy and food shortages, as increased demand for resources places a strain on the environment and existing systems. ——–
Population
In the energy shortage, a growing population leads to higher energy consumption due to increased industrialization, urbanization, and a greater number of households. ——–
Increased energy demand
In the energy shortage, the extraction and consumption of energy resources contribute to environmental pollution and climate change. ——–
Environmental impact
In the energy shortage, meeting the energy needs of a larger population often involves exploiting non-renewable resources such as fossil fuels. This can deplete finite resources and contribute to environmental degradation. ——–
Resource depletion
In the energy shortage, building power plants, expanding grids, and ensuring energy access for all become challenging tasks. ——–
Infrastructure challenges
In the energy shortage, increased demand exacerbates these issues, affecting ecosystems and biodiversity. ——–
Environmental impact
In the energy shortage, raising demand for electricity, transportation fuels, and other energy sources can outstrip the capacity of existing energy infrastructure. ——–
increased energy demand
In the energy shortage, rapid population growth can strain energy infrastructure development. ——–
Infrastructure challenges
Increased energy demand, resource depletion, infrastructure challenges, and environmental impact. ——–
Energy shortage
Increased demand for agriculture, water scarcity, land use change, climate change effects, and supply chain challenges. ——–
Food shortage
In the food shortage, a growing population requires more food, putting pressure on agricultural systems to produce higher yields. ——–
increased demand for agriculture.
In food shortage, agriculture is water-intensive, and increased food production requires more water resources. ——–
water scarcity
In food shortage, __________, influenced by increased greenhouse gas emissions from various sources including agriculture, can disrupt traditional growing seasons, affect crop yields, and lead to unpredictable weather patterns. ——–
Climate change
In food shortage, this demand can lead to overexploitation of arable land. ——–
increased demand for agriculture
In food shortage, expanding agricultural areas to meet the demands of a growing population can lead to deforestation and habitat loss, impacting biodiversity and ecosystem services. ——–
Land use change
In food shortage, as populations grow, the global food supply chain becomes more complex. ——–
supply chain challenges
Food shortage: In regions where _________ is already an issue, population growth exacerbates the problem. ——–
water scarcity
In food shortage, distribution challenges and disruptions in one part of the world can have cascading effects on food availability globally ——–
Supply chain challenges
In interconnected challenges, there is an _______ between water, energy, and food systems. ______ is needed for energy production and agriculture. Population growth intensifies competition for these shared resources. ——–
interdependence, water under water-energy-food nexus
This type of ecosystem service relates to the nonmaterial world, as they benefit the recreational, aesthetic, cognitive and spiritual activities, which are not easily quantifiable in monetary terms, i.e. mental and physical health, recreation and ecotourism, aesthetic values, and spiritual and religious values. ——–
Cultural services
This type of ecosystem service allows for the other ecosystem services to be present, i.e. nutrient cycling, primary production, soil formation, and photosynthesis. ——–
Supporting services
In interconnected challeneges, technological advancements in agriculture, renewable energy, and resource management can help mitigate the impacts of population growth. ——–
Technological solutions
In interconnected challenges, effective policies that promote sustainable resource use, population control, and environmental conservation are crucial. Additionally, public education on responsible consumption and environmental stewardship can contribute to long-term solutions. ——–
Policy and education
Alternative energy sources are also known as __________, play a crucial role in mitigating environmental impacts associated with traditional fossil fuels. ——–
renewable energy sources
What are the alternative sources of energy? There are six, what are those? ——–
Solar energy, wind energy, hydro energy, biomass energy, geothermal energy, and tidal energy
The benefits of ____ power are clean energy production and renewable resources. And its environmental impact is manufacturing and disposal——–
solar power
The benefits of ____ power are low greenhouse gas emissions and land use efficiency. And its environmental impacts are wildlife interactions, and visual and noise impact——–
wind power
The benefits of ____ power are low emissions and storage capacity. And its environmental impacts are habitat disruption and sedimentation——–
hydropower
The benefits of ____ energy are renewable resources and carbon neutral potential. And its environmental impacts are land use change and air quality——–
biomass energy
The benefits of ____ energy are low emissions and stable and reliable. And its environmental impacts are land use and fluid disposal ——–
geothermal energy
The benefits of ____ energy are predictable energy generation and low emissions. And its environmental impact is marine ecosystem disruption ——–
tidal and wave energy
________ services are the many and varied benefits to humans provided by the natural environment and from healthy ecosystems ——–
ecosystem services
This type of ecosystem service consists of all the products obtained from ecosystems, also known as Ecosystem goods i.e. food, raw materials, medicinal resources, fresh water ——–
Provisioning services
This type of ecosystem service is the benefits obtained from regulating ecosystem processes i.e. air quality regulation, climate regulation, water regulation, erosion regulation, water purification and water treatment, disease and pest regulation, pollination, and moderation of extreme events. ——–
Regulating services
