Terminology Flashcards
What is propaganda?
Information that promotes a certain cause through persuasion
What is bias?
An unfair preference for, or dislike for something
What is prejudice?
A pre-formed opinion, generally unfavourable
What is stereotyping?
A standardised image of a person or group
What is recycling?
Converting waste into reusable material
What is upcycling?
Converting waste into new materials
What is ergonomics?
Science of work
What is employment?
The utilization of something
What is skills development?
The productive capabilities acquired through levels of learning and training
What is community development?
A community is supported to take action on issues
What is poverty alleviation?
A set of measures intended to permanently eradicate poverty
What is empowerment?
The authority given to someone to do something
What is sustainable development?
Economic development that is conducted without the depletion of natural resources
Eco-friendly
Not harmful to the environment
What is a carbon footprint?
The measure of the amount of CO² released into the atmosphere
What is green design?
Designs that try to be as eco-friendly as possible
Biodegradable
A substance or object that can decompose
What is pollution?
When something dirty enters a generally clean area
What is global warming?
It refers to a long-term shift in temperature and weather patterns
What is environmental responsibility?
An ethical obligation to protect resources, avoid pollution, and reduce environmental harm
What is biomimicry?
An imitation of living into design
