Sustainability Flashcard Review

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What is sustainability?

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Sustainability is the practice of maintaining our resources for future generations.

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What could happen if we don't look after our resources?

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Loss of animal homes, climate change, increase in pollution, and all of the above.

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are resources that are never going to run out.

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What does geothermal energy use to produce electricity?

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Geothermal energy uses heat from the earth.

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What is overharvesting?

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Overharvesting is removing more organisms from a population than can be replaced.

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What is the importance of clean energy?

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Clean energy reduces pollution and helps maintain a sustainable environment.

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What are non-renewable resources?

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Non-renewable resources are resources that can run out, such as fossil fuels.

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How does climate change affect biodiversity?

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Climate change can lead to habitat loss, which threatens biodiversity.

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances into the environment.

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What is the role of conservation?

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Conservation involves protecting and managing natural resources to prevent depletion.