Introduction to Sustainability - AP Environmental Science
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Identify a benefit of energy efficiency.
Identify a benefit of energy efficiency.
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Reduces energy costs and consumption. Using less energy saves money and reduces emissions.
Reduces energy costs and consumption. Using less energy saves money and reduces emissions.
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Define 'carrying capacity' in ecological terms.
Define 'carrying capacity' in ecological terms.
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Maximum population size an environment can sustain. Population exceeding this limit leads to resource depletion.
Maximum population size an environment can sustain. Population exceeding this limit leads to resource depletion.
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What does the term 'resilience' refer to in sustainability?
What does the term 'resilience' refer to in sustainability?
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Ability to recover from environmental disturbances. Systems maintain function despite shocks or stresses.
Ability to recover from environmental disturbances. Systems maintain function despite shocks or stresses.
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Identify an example of a renewable resource.
Identify an example of a renewable resource.
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Solar energy. Naturally replenished and doesn't deplete with use.
Solar energy. Naturally replenished and doesn't deplete with use.
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What does 'sustainable yield' refer to?
What does 'sustainable yield' refer to?
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Harvesting without depleting resources. Extraction rate matches natural regeneration capacity.
Harvesting without depleting resources. Extraction rate matches natural regeneration capacity.
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Identify a key principle of sustainable development.
Identify a key principle of sustainable development.
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Intergenerational equity. Ensures current actions don't harm future generations' rights.
Intergenerational equity. Ensures current actions don't harm future generations' rights.
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Which material is commonly recycled to promote sustainability?
Which material is commonly recycled to promote sustainability?
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Aluminum. High recycling rate saves energy and reduces mining needs.
Aluminum. High recycling rate saves energy and reduces mining needs.
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Identify a sustainable practice in forestry.
Identify a sustainable practice in forestry.
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Selective logging. Harvests specific trees while maintaining forest structure.
Selective logging. Harvests specific trees while maintaining forest structure.
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Identify a sustainable energy source.
Identify a sustainable energy source.
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Wind energy. Harnesses natural forces without depleting resources.
Wind energy. Harnesses natural forces without depleting resources.
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Which factor is part of the triple bottom line in sustainability?
Which factor is part of the triple bottom line in sustainability?
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Economic, social, and environmental factors. The triple bottom line balances people, planet, and profit.
Economic, social, and environmental factors. The triple bottom line balances people, planet, and profit.
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Which sector is a major contributor to carbon emissions?
Which sector is a major contributor to carbon emissions?
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Transportation. Moving people and goods produces significant greenhouse gases.
Transportation. Moving people and goods produces significant greenhouse gases.
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What is the impact of deforestation on sustainability?
What is the impact of deforestation on sustainability?
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Reduces biodiversity and increases carbon emissions. Removes carbon storage and habitat, disrupting ecosystems.
Reduces biodiversity and increases carbon emissions. Removes carbon storage and habitat, disrupting ecosystems.
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What does the term 'resilience' refer to in sustainability?
What does the term 'resilience' refer to in sustainability?
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Ability to recover from environmental disturbances. Systems maintain function despite shocks or stresses.
Ability to recover from environmental disturbances. Systems maintain function despite shocks or stresses.
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What does the term 'environmental justice' mean?
What does the term 'environmental justice' mean?
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Fair treatment of all people in environmental policies. Prevents disproportionate environmental burdens on communities.
Fair treatment of all people in environmental policies. Prevents disproportionate environmental burdens on communities.
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Identify a strategy to achieve sustainable urban development.
Identify a strategy to achieve sustainable urban development.
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Smart growth. Compact development reduces sprawl and infrastructure needs.
Smart growth. Compact development reduces sprawl and infrastructure needs.
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Name a non-renewable resource.
Name a non-renewable resource.
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Fossil fuels. Formed over millions of years and consumed faster than replenished.
Fossil fuels. Formed over millions of years and consumed faster than replenished.
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What does the term 'ecological footprint' refer to?
What does the term 'ecological footprint' refer to?
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Measure of human demand on Earth's ecosystems. Compares resource use to Earth's regenerative capacity.
Measure of human demand on Earth's ecosystems. Compares resource use to Earth's regenerative capacity.
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Identify a benefit of urban green spaces.
Identify a benefit of urban green spaces.
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Improves air quality. Plants filter pollutants and produce oxygen naturally.
Improves air quality. Plants filter pollutants and produce oxygen naturally.
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What is the role of biodiversity in sustainability?
What is the role of biodiversity in sustainability?
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Supports ecosystem services and resilience. Greater diversity increases ecosystem stability and function.
Supports ecosystem services and resilience. Greater diversity increases ecosystem stability and function.
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Which farming practice supports soil health and sustainability?
Which farming practice supports soil health and sustainability?
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Crop rotation. Alternating crops prevents soil depletion and pest buildup.
Crop rotation. Alternating crops prevents soil depletion and pest buildup.
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What is the main objective of eco-labeling?
What is the main objective of eco-labeling?
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To inform consumers about the environmental impact. Labels help consumers make environmentally conscious purchases.
To inform consumers about the environmental impact. Labels help consumers make environmentally conscious purchases.
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What is 'greenwashing'?
What is 'greenwashing'?
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Misleading claims about environmental benefits. Companies falsely market products as environmentally friendly.
Misleading claims about environmental benefits. Companies falsely market products as environmentally friendly.
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Identify a global challenge addressed by sustainability.
Identify a global challenge addressed by sustainability.
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Climate change. Rising temperatures threaten ecosystems and human systems.
Climate change. Rising temperatures threaten ecosystems and human systems.
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Which principle focuses on maintaining ecosystem services?
Which principle focuses on maintaining ecosystem services?
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Ecosystem-based management. Considers whole ecosystems rather than individual components.
Ecosystem-based management. Considers whole ecosystems rather than individual components.
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Which practice can reduce energy consumption in buildings?
Which practice can reduce energy consumption in buildings?
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Insulation. Reduces heat loss and lowers heating/cooling demands.
Insulation. Reduces heat loss and lowers heating/cooling demands.
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What is the role of education in sustainability?
What is the role of education in sustainability?
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Raises awareness and promotes sustainable practices. Knowledge empowers individuals to make sustainable choices.
Raises awareness and promotes sustainable practices. Knowledge empowers individuals to make sustainable choices.
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What is 'biocapacity'?
What is 'biocapacity'?
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Capacity of an area to generate renewable resources. Measures land's ability to support human consumption patterns.
Capacity of an area to generate renewable resources. Measures land's ability to support human consumption patterns.
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What is the focus of the circular economy model?
What is the focus of the circular economy model?
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Reusing and recycling materials. Keeps materials in use longer, reducing waste streams.
Reusing and recycling materials. Keeps materials in use longer, reducing waste streams.
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What is the significance of the Brundtland Report?
What is the significance of the Brundtland Report?
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Defined sustainable development. 1987 report established the modern sustainability framework.
Defined sustainable development. 1987 report established the modern sustainability framework.
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Identify a consequence of overfishing.
Identify a consequence of overfishing.
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Depletion of fish stocks. Exceeds reproductive capacity, threatening marine ecosystems.
Depletion of fish stocks. Exceeds reproductive capacity, threatening marine ecosystems.
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