Definitions
Define "Sustainability"
Using resources wisely so they don’t run out
This type of energy comes from the sun...
Solar energy
This shiny yellow resource looks good on jewelry, but is in limited supply
Gold
What are the three pillars of sustainability?
Environmental, social, and economic
What is barter?
An exchange that does not use money
Define "Quality of Life"
How happy, healthy, and comfortable people are
This type of energy uses windmills to produce it...
Wind energy
We use this unsustainable resource to power vehicles and heat homes
Fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas...)
Cutting down too many trees is an example of this pillar...
Environmental
What is trade?
An exchange that uses money
Define "Sustainable"
Something that lasts a long time without running out
This renewable resource helps us breathe...
Air
This resource can be sustainable if protected, but unsustainable if over-hunted
Animals and wildlife
This pillar focuses on people making enough money to support their needs...
Economic
What is sharing?
Owning/using a portion of something with others
Define "Unsustainable"
Something that can not last
These resources can be renewable ONLY if they are replanted...
Plants, trees, crops...
True or False: The way a country runs its economy can also be unsustainable
True
This pillar focuses on the wellbeing of humans...
Social
What is a traditional economy?
A traditional economy relies on hunting, fishing, trading, and barter
Define "Stewardship"
Taking care of something responsibly
This type of energy comes from water...
Hydropower / Hydroelectric power
Burning coal and oil produces this gas, which causes climate change
Carbon Dioxide
What is sustainability in relation to the three pillars?
Sustainability is the balance of all 3
Do we live in a traditional economy or a modern economy?
Modern economy