Unit 4: Human Sustainability Vocabulary

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Sustainable

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Capable of being maintained at a certain rate or level without depleting resources or causing ecological harm.

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Population Growth

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The increase in the number of individuals in a population, often measured as the rate of change over a specific period.

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Sanitation

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The promotion of hygiene and the prevention of disease through the maintenance of clean conditions, especially in relation to water supply and waste management.

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Growth Rate

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The rate at which a quantity, such as population or economy, increases over a specified period, often expressed as a percentage.

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Carrying Capacity

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The maximum number of individuals or species that an environment can sustainably support without degradation of that environment.

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Environmental Impact

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The effect that human activities have on the natural environment, which can include pollution, habitat destruction, and resource depletion.

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Economic Impact

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The effect of an event, policy, or market trend on the economy, which can include changes in employment, income, and overall economic growth.

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Social Impact

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The effect of an action, event, or policy on the well-being and quality of life of individuals and communities.

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Unsustainable

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Practices or activities that deplete resources or damage the environment to the extent that they cannot be maintained over the long term.

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Energy

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The capacity to do work or produce change, existing in various forms that can be converted from one to another, such as kinetic and potential energy.