7.4 Sustainability

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What is sustainability?

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Sustainability is making sure that the planet and its resources can continue to provide life.

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Where does most of Earth's energy come from?

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The sun.

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What is sustainable development?

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Sustainable development is using resources that preserve ecosystem services.

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What has happened to resource consumption in the last several hundred years?

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Resource consumption has increased dramatically.

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What type of mechanical device is commonly used to harness energy from resources?

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Turbine.

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Define renewable resources.

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Renewable resources are resources that can be produced or replaced by healthy ecosystem functions.

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Define non-renewable resources.

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Non-renewable resources are resources that cannot be replenished or replaced by a natural process within a reasonable amount of time.

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What is the role of the sun in sustainability?

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The sun provides the primary source of energy for the Earth, driving weather patterns and photosynthesis.

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What is ecosystem services?

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Ecosystem services are the benefits that humans derive from ecosystems, such as clean water, pollination, and climate regulation.

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What is the impact of increased resource consumption on the environment?

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Increased resource consumption can lead to environmental degradation, loss of biodiversity, and climate change.