Sustainability
What does sustainability mean?
Being able to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
What is an ecosystem?
An ecosystem is when living things work together to make a functioning system.
Wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, ocean and bioenergy
Name 2 biotic and abiotic parts in an ecosystem
Biotic- animals, plants
Abiotic- sunlight, temperature, water, soil
What is one way recycling reduces environmental impact?
It reduces landfill, saves resources, lowers pollution and energy
How does energy go through an ecosystem?
What is the difference between environmental and social sustainability?
Environmental- things like air, water and biodiversity. Social- access to basic needs like equality and good quality of life
How can a change in an ecosystem affect the rest of it?
If a species or habitat is removed or damaged it can cause changes to the food chance, another species to die out and reduce biodiversity.
What is one way the government be able to implement sustainable practices into the world?
Enforce policies, pollution limits, promote renewable energy and have incentives for companies that reduce their environmental impact.