Lesson 1: Environment Flashcards
Unit 1
Environment
All conditions that surround and influence life.
Scientific Principles of Sustainability
1) Sunlight
2) Biodiversity
3) Chemical Cycling
Ecosystem service
When an ecosystem provides life-sustaining services to support life in the environment.
Environmental indicators
Tells us the state of the environment Ex: how a fever indicates illness in the body.
Genetic Diversity
The variety of genes within a population, is necessary for species’ long-term survival.
Species Diversity
The variety of different species within a population.
Food Production
The process of producing food, influenced by factors like climate, agricultural techniques, and technology.
Green House Gas Effect
The trapping of heat by greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, helping maintain Earth’s temperature suitable for life
Anthropogenic
More is released into the atmosphere due to human activity.
Resource
Anything we get from the environment to meet our needs.
Perpetual Resource
~ Solar energy
~ First source of energy
Renewable Resources
Resources that can be replenished over time, such as forests, grasslands, and solar energy.
Nonrenewable Resources
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Tragedy of the Commons
The overexploitation of shared resources due to the lack of clear ownership, leading to depletion. Ex: Lorax
Types of Property or Resource Rights
Private Property- owned by someone
Common Property- owned by many
Open Access Renewable Resources- owned by no one (ocean)
