Living Components
Living organisms that inhabit Earth.
Define non-living components.
Physical, chemical, and geological aspects of Earth.
Human activities have a _________ impact on the environment.
Significant
What is Conservation?
Management and protection of natural resources and ecosystems.
What are Environmental Organizations?
Groups dedicated to advocation for and addressing various environmental issues.
What are two examples of living components?
Humans, Plants, Animals, Fungi
What are two examples of non-living components?
Atmosphere (air), Hydrosphere (water), Lithosphere (land and rocks).
The ways we use resources, alter landscapes, and produce waste can disrupt the delicate balance of ecosystems and lead to environmental issues such as:
Pollution, Deforestation, Climate Change
Define ecosystem.
Refers to the dynamic and interconnected community of living organisms, their physical environment, and the intricate interactions that take place between them.
List two roles that Environmental Organizations have:
Raising awareness
Advocating for policy change
Implementing Solutions
Research/Data Collection
Partnership/Collaboration
Living components interact with each other through complex relationships that include?
- Predator-prey interactions
- Mutualism
- Competition
Non-living components provide the ________ for life and dictate the conditions under which organisms can thrive.
Foundation
Sustainability refers to the practice of utilizing resources, making choices, and implementing policies in a way that allows for the fulfillment of current needs and aspirations without compromising the ability of ________.
Future generations to meet their own needs.
Who is Greta Thunberg and what did she inspire?
A Swedish activist, who gained global recognition for her "Fridays for Future" movement. She started skipping school on Fridays to protest outside the Swedish Parliament, demanding stronger climate action. Her actions inspired millions of students world wide to join climate strikes, raising awareness about the urgent need for climate change.
Who is the Nature Conservancy?
Global nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters upon which life depends.
Founded: 1951
Living and non-living components of the environment are _______________.
Intricately interconnected
What is pollution?
introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change.
Sustainability aims to strike balance between?
Economic, social, and environmental considerations.
Who is Wangari Maathai and what did she inspire?
A Kenyan environmental and political activist, founded the Green Belt Movement. She focused on tree planting, environmental conservation, and women's empowerment. Her movement planted millions of trees in Kenya, addressing deforestation, promoting sustainable development, and enhancing local communities' resilience.
What is the Sierra Club?
Oldest and most influential environmental organizations in the USA. Established to protect and preserve the natural environment while encouraging people to explore and enjoy the outdoors.
Founded: 1892
What are Natural Resources
Materials and energy sources found in nature, that humans need to survive.
Give an example of an interaction between a living and non-living component...
Plants need sunlight, water, and nutrients from the soil to carry out photosynthesis and grow.
What are two key elements for sustainability?
Resource Conservation
Environmental Resilience
Social Equity
Economic Viability
Who is Julia Butterfly Hill and what did she inspire?
An American activist know for her two year tree sit in an ancient redwood tree to prevent its logging. Her actions highlighted the importance of preserving old-growth forests and contributed to public awareness about deforestation and the protection of ecosystems.
What is the Carbon Disclosure Project?
International non-profit organization that operates as a platform for companies, cities, states, and regions to disclose their environmental impacts. Focuses on carbon emission and strategies to address climate change.
Founded: 2000