Untitled Deck Flashcards
(31 cards)
What is Climate Change?
Long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns.
Define Greenhouse Gases.
Gases trapping heat in the atmosphere, e.g., CO2.
What does the Keeling Curve show?
Graph showing atmospheric CO2 levels over time.
Explain the Greenhouse Effect.
Natural process warming Earth’s surface.
What are Wicked Problems?
Complex issues with no clear solution.
Define Biodiversity Loss.
Decline in the variety of life forms.
What are Ecosystem Services?
Benefits humans gain from ecosystems.
Fill in the blank: The I=PAT Equation represents _______.
Impact = Population x Affluence x Technology
What is Sustainability?
Meeting needs without compromising future generations.
Define Carbon Budget.
Limit on greenhouse gas emissions to avoid warming.
What is Project Drawdown?
Global plan to reduce greenhouse gases.
Fill in the blank: Waste and Pollution refer to _______.
Unwanted materials and harmful substances in the environment.
What is Food Waste?
Discarded food that is still edible.
Define Human Development Index.
Composite statistic of life expectancy, education, income.
What are Sustainable Development Goals?
17 global goals for a better world by 2030.
Fill in the blank: Fast Fashion refers to _______.
Inexpensive clothing produced rapidly by mass-market retailers.
What are Mental Models?
Cognitive frameworks guiding perception and understanding.
Define Market Failure.
Inefficient allocation of resources in a free market.
What is the Ecological Footprint?
Measure of human demand on Earth’s ecosystems.
Fill in the blank: The Triple Bottom Line is a business framework considering _______.
social, environmental, economic impacts.
What is a Circular Economy?
Economic system aimed at eliminating waste and continual use.
Define Stakeholder Theory.
Business theory prioritizing the interests of all stakeholders.
What does Albedo measure?
Measure of reflectivity of Earth’s surface.
What is Geoengineering?
Deliberate manipulation of Earth’s climate system.
