Human Impact on Land
In what ways can humans positively impact the Lithosphere?
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
This is the process of preserving the natural environment
conservation
What is environmental Stewardship?
it means being a responsible caretaker of our planet.
This happens when harmful chemicals mix with the soil
soil pollution
when organic material (organic
meaning containing carbon)
breaks down from big pieces into
tiny/microscopic pieces that can
be used to help other life grow
decomposition
Overgrazing, Deforestation, and over-farming can cause erosion and.......
desertification
This is the process of producing more waste
Littering
Why Does the Environment Matter?
Reduce stress
Improve mood
Lower blood pressure
Boost immune system
Water Pollution
the solid and rigid outer layer
of our planet; includes the
crust and part of the upper
mantle that contains rigid
rocks
lithosphere
This is the process of removing mass amounts of trees and other vegetation from the environment
Deforestation
Reducing Carbon emissions from cars, factories, and buildings, is a form of ........
Sustainability
What are some ways we can reduce our ecological footprint?
Reduce single-use plastics
Recycle carefully
Buy local foods
Start a compost bin
This type of pollution comes from cars, factories, and burning fuels...
Air Pollution
the process of land turning into
desert, this can occur in semi-arid
regions beside deserts; can be
caused by population growth,
deforestation, overgrazing of
animals and climate change
desertification
This is the process of replanting trees and other vegetation to create a healthier and cleaner environment
reforestation
This happens when farmers use too many nutrients in the soil and that eventually runs off into freshwater ways.
What are two ways that we can get involved in our community to assist with environmental stewardship?
Plant a tree Program, and Growing a community Garden
This type of pollution affects the fresh fruits and vegetables that we receive from the soil...
soil pollution
the process through which cities
grow, and higher and higher
percentages of the population
come to live in the city; the
movement of population into cities
and away from rural areas
urbanization
What are the two goals of positive environmental impact?
Stewardship and Sustainability
This is the process that farmers use to plant different crops each sowing season to maintain vital nutrients in the soil.
Crop rotation
These are an important part of sustainable living, as they help to cut down on the amount of waste we have to throw away.
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
What are the five types of pollution?
Air, water, soil, light, and sound
the responsible use and protection
of the natural environment through
conservation and sustainable
practices to enhance ecosystem
resilience and human well-being
stewardship