Using Australia's Natural Resources
This abundant natural resource in Australia is used for generating electricity and exporting
Coal
The process of converting waste materials into new products to conserve resources and reduce pollution
Recycling
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Sustainable Development
The recognition and respect for the cultural and spiritual connection of Indigenous peoples to the land and its resources
Indigenous land management
This NESA term means to make a judgment based on criteria
Evaluate
This type of mining extracts valuable minerals from deep underground deposits
Underground mining
The disposal of waste in specially engineered landfills designed to minimize environmental impact
Landfill
The three pillars of sustainability
Environmental, social, and economic
Agreements between Traditional Owners and other stakeholders, such as governments and mining companies, regarding the use and management of land and resources
Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs)
This NESA term is used when you need to identify the key parts of a concept or process and describe their connections.
Analyse
This agricultural practice involves clearing large areas of land to grow crops or raise livestock
Extensive agriculture
The process of treating wastewater to remove pollutants before it is discharged into the environment
Sewage Treatment
The concept of using resources at a rate that allows them to be replenished naturally
Sustainable resource use
The incorporation of Indigenous knowledge and practices into environmental management and decision-making
Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK)
If a question asks you to 'justify' your answer, what are you expected to do?
Provide evidence or reasoning to support your conclusion.
This environmental impact is associated with the extraction and use of fossil fuels
Greenhouse gas emissions or Climate change
The collection and processing of organic waste to produce compost, a nutrient-rich soil amendment
Composting
A measure of the impact of human activities on the environment, often expressed in terms of the amount of land required to support a particular lifestyle
Ecological footprint
The legal recognition of Indigenous peoples' rights to their traditional lands and waters
Native title
This NESA term is used when you need to retell a sequence of events or steps in a process.
Recount
This policy framework aims to balance economic development with environmental protection in the management of Australia's natural resources
National Strategy for Ecologically Sustainable Development (NSESD)
The safe disposal of hazardous waste, such as chemicals and medical waste, to prevent harm to human health and the environment
Hazardous waste management
The transition to a low-carbon economy that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and promotes renewable energy sources
Decarbonization
The process of working collaboratively with Traditional Owners to ensure that resource management practices are culturally appropriate and sustainable
Co-management
What does it mean to 'critically evaluate' something according to the NESA glossary?
To apply a high level of scrutiny, considering strengths, weaknesses, and implications.