Natural Environments
What are the four types of ecosystem services?
Sources, Sinks, Services, Spirituality
What is sustainability?
Using resources so that they are maintained for future generations.
What are two major causes of climate change?
Greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation.
What is an environmental worldview
A person’s beliefs about how humans should interact with nature.
What is the name of the fictional city where The Simpsons takes place?
Springfield
Give an example of a source in the environment.
Timber, coal, iron ore, plant crops, fish
Name one human activity that causes environmental degradation.
Deforestation, overfishing, pollution, urbanization.
How does soil salinity impact farming?
It reduces soil fertility, making it harder for crops to grow.
Why is sustainability considered a combination of multiple worldviews
It integrates ecological, social, cultural, and economic values.
What Netflix series follows a group of kids fighting creatures from the Upside Down?
Stranger Things
What is the role of sinks in an ecosystem?
They absorb waste (e.g., bacteria breaking down human waste, oceans cleaning oil spills).
How does overfishing affect marine ecosystems?
It disrupts food chains, reduces fish populations, and harms biodiversity.
Name one way environmental issues impact human health.
Air pollution causes respiratory diseases; water pollution spreads disease.
How does the spiritual worldview differ from the commodity worldview?
Spiritual values nature for connection and culture, while commodity values economic benefits.
What horror film features a masked killer named Ghostface?
Scream
How do forests contribute to ecosystem services?
They absorb CO₂, produce oxygen, and support biodiversity.
What are two ways humans can live more sustainably?
Using renewable energy, reducing waste, protecting ecosystems.
How does urbanization contribute to environmental problems?
It increases pollution, habitat destruction, and waste production.
What is an estuary? And Name one major human impact on the Sydney Harbour Estuary.
A coastal water body where fresh and saltwater mix.
Pollution, invasive species, overfishing, urban development, rainwater runoff
Guess the song: 'Cause she wears short skirts, I wear T-shirts
She's Cheer Captain and I'm on the bleachers'
You belong with me
Why is the spiritual function of the environment important?
It connects people to nature, provides cultural identity, and supports mental well-being.
What does an ecological footprint measure?
The amount of land and water needed to supply resources and absorb waste.
Why is the Great Barrier Reef under threat?
Climate change, coral bleaching, pollution, and overfishing.
How has climate change affected Sydney Harbour? Give example
Rising sea levels, warming waters, and increased extreme weather events.
Which artist became the youngest Grammy winner in 2020?
Billie Eilish