Section 1 Flashcards
1
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sustainability
A
ability to survive for a long time without maintenance
2
Q
natural capital
A
means world’s stock of natural resources such as air, soil, wildlife, minerals, coal, hydropower and etc.
3
Q
types of energies
A
sun, wind, biomass, organic mass
4
Q
sustainable yield
A
highest rate at which a renewable resource can be used without reducing the available supply
5
Q
non-renewable is considered economically depleted when ____ has been used
A
80%
6
Q
perpetual resources
A
solar energy, wind, etc.
7
Q
the tragedy of the commons
A
overuse of common property resources, owned by no one and available to everyone
8
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pollution
A
additions to nature that threatens activities of humans/animals/organisms
