Sustainability and Land Use Flashcard

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What is sustainability?

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Sustainability refers to the ability to maintain or improve certain essential processes or systems over time without depleting resources or causing harm to the environment.

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What are the three pillars of sustainability?

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The three pillars of sustainability are environmental, economic, and social sustainability.

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How does urbanization affect biodiversity?

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Urbanization often leads to habitat destruction, which decreases biodiversity by reducing the number of species that can thrive in an area.

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What is economic sustainability?

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Economic sustainability involves practices that support long-term economic growth without negatively impacting social, environmental, and cultural aspects.

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What is an example of a sustainable practice?

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Recycling is a sustainable practice as it reduces waste and conserves natural resources.

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What is the impact of deforestation on atmospheric carbon dioxide levels?

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Deforestation increases atmospheric carbon dioxide levels because trees absorb CO2, and their removal leads to higher concentrations of this greenhouse gas.

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What does the term 'biodiversity' mean?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species.

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What is the relationship between pollution and sustainability?

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Pollution negatively impacts sustainability by harming ecosystems, reducing biodiversity, and affecting human health.

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What is a non-sustainable practice?

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Buying products that are not made from sustainable resources or that contribute to waste is considered a non-sustainable practice.

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How does urbanization contribute to pollution?

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Urbanization increases pollution through higher concentrations of vehicles, industrial activities, and waste generation.