Ecosystems at Risk (Definitions)

Question 1

Biodiversity

Answer 1

The variety of living organisms and the need to protect this diversity

Question 2

Biosphere

Answer 2

The realm of plants and animals

Question 3

Ecological dimension

Answer 3

The relationship between the people and the environment and the effect on each other

Question 4

Ecologically sustainable development

Answer 4

Maintaining resources and ecological processes to improve the quality of life now and into the future

Question 5

Ecosystem

Answer 5

The interaction of living organisms and the environment

Question 6

Environmental impact assessments

Answer 6

A study of a proposed development that assesses the impact of it along with community consultation

Question 7

GIS

Answer 7

Geographical Information Systems - Computer tools to analyse geographical data

Question 8

Spatial dimension

Answer 8

Where things are and why they are there

Question 9

Spatial Interdependence

Answer 9

How dependent things are on each other for development/survival

Question 10

Spatial patterns

Answer 10

Concepts of location, distribution etc.