Sustainability

Sustainability is the _______________ of ________________ in the World's __________________ indefinitely.

Humans can contribute to sustainability of material through 4 methods. Name the 4 methods.

Sustainable development must meet the needs of the present without comprising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This is examining which 3 pillars of sustainability?

Under economic sustainable development, explain how the development of the agricultural sector can contribute to the sustainability of materials under the 4 methods, extraction, use, disposal and recycling.

Humans have had a severe impact on the Earth. Deforestation is an example of this. Give 3 effects of deforestation.

Define extinction

Conservation is the wise ______________________ of a _______________ ______________ to prevent exploitation, ______________ or neglect.

Name one animal and one plant that is on the endangered list in Ireland.

Name 3 methods of preventing extinction

Mine rehabilitation is an example of a conservation method. Describe why mining of metals need to become sustainable. (use extraction, use, disposal and recycling in your answer and link it into the 3 pillars of sustainability)