EcoSystem Services
What is the ESS that humans use as a resource
Source
Which is not a principle of permaculture? Produce no waste, use and value diversity, catch and release energy
Catch and release energy (catch and store)
When land or water have been exposed or overused, it is known as d..........
Degredation
What is Salinity?
Salt in ground water
Which major line of latitude runs through Australia?
Tropic of Capricorn
What is an example of a spiritual ESS
bush walking, fishing, riding bike in nature, swimming at the beach, connecting to the land
What is companion planting?
Planting crops together for reasons such as; pest control, pollination, providing habitat for beneficial insects, maximizing use of space and to increase crop productivity.
What is the term for natural habitats being changed or demolished by humans?
Habitat loss?
Energy sources such as wind and solar are known as ....
renewable
The arrangement of natural landscapes and landforms is known as ... Topography, Geography or Geometry
Topography
Which of these is not a sink? Mangrove, Wetlands, Rainforest, Sand dune
Sand Dune
Complete this permaculture principle - Observe and ......... ?
Interact
Which of the following is a consequence of climate change .....
Oil Spills, more intense storms or people dropping rubbish
More intense storms
What are the two main worldviews?
Ecocentric and human-centric
Having enough nutritious food for each day is known as.
Food Security
Name the Four ESS
Spiritual, Service, Source, Sink
How does "produce no waste" contribute to sustainability?
teacher to approve answer
What is the role of greenhouse gases?
To trap heat and keep the earth at a certain temperature.
What is spatial distribution?
The way things are arranged ... patterns on the earth of where people or places are located.
What Biome is the majority of Russia located in?
Tundra
Why is it important to have healthy eco systems?
Healthy ecosystems clean our water, purify our air, maintain our soil, regulate the climate, recycle nutrients and provide us with food.
Permaculture is about the following ....
Care for the ....
Care for the ....
Fair ....
Care for the .... Earth
Care for the ....People
Fair .... Share
Name four strategies that can reduce the impacts of climate change ...
e.g., reduce meat consumption, using renewable energy, car pooling, buying locally ...
Why is it important to manage land well?
Humans need the environment to survive and the environment needs humans to look after it so it can survive ... it is a cycle of interconnection with one another.
What are the four spheres??
Biosphere, hydrosphere, Lithosphere, atmosphere