Humans & Environment (1) Flashcards
What do we mean by anthropogenic impacts?
= changes in the biophysical environment to ecosystem biodiversity & other communities.
What causes anthropogenic impacts to occur?
Human activities.
2 eg of human activities?
- Urbanisation.
* Population growth.
Name 3 secondary effects of human activities.
- Soil loss.
- Water contamination.
- Habitat degradation.
What is a possible solution to the terrible impacts of human activities?
Sustainable development.
What is sustainable development?
= development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
What is sustainability ecologically?
= an ecosystem that remains diverse & productive over time.
What does sustainability mean in society?
= a society with the potential for long-term maintenance of well-being.
What is the new/updated sustainability model based on?
The Nested model of sustainability.
What is the updated version of the Nested model of sustainability called?
The 6 capitals model
