9.1.2 SPED Sustainability Ecofootprint Flashcard

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What is an inexhaustible resource?

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An inexhaustible resource is a natural resource that cannot be depleted or exhausted, such as solar energy.

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What is environmental degradation?

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Environmental degradation refers to the deterioration of the environment through the depletion of resources, destruction of ecosystems, and loss of biodiversity.

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What is the ecological footprint?

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The ecological footprint measures the environmental impact of an individual or population, expressed as the amount of land and water area required to produce the resources consumed and absorb the waste generated.

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What does sustainability mean?

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Sustainability is the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

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What are non-renewable resources?

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Non-renewable resources are resources that do not replenish at a sustainable rate, such as fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) and minerals.

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What is the significance of using solar energy?

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Solar energy is significant because it is a clean, inexhaustible resource that reduces reliance on fossil fuels and decreases greenhouse gas emissions.

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What is overfishing?

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Overfishing is the practice of catching fish at a rate faster than they can reproduce, leading to a decline in fish populations and ecosystem imbalance.

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What is deforestation?

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Deforestation is the clearing or thinning of forests by humans, which can lead to loss of biodiversity, disruption of water cycles, and increased carbon emissions.

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What is waste production in the context of ecological footprint?

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Waste production refers to the amount of waste generated by an individual or community, which contributes to their overall ecological footprint.