Sustainability

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What is the Ecological Footprint?

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The Ecological Footprint is a measure of human demand on nature, representing the amount of biologically productive land and sea area needed to support a population's consumption.

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What is the current world population?

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Approximately 8 Billion.

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What does 'clear-cutting' a forest mean?

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Clear-cutting a forest means that forest environments do not remain intact, the cutting is not balanced by planting new trees, and forest resources are not being carefully managed.

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What is the main human activity that adds to an individual's carbon footprint?

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The usage of fossil fuels for energy.

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Which of the following is a fossil fuel?

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Coal.

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Define sustainability.

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Sustainability is the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

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What is environmental degradation?

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Environmental degradation is the deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources, destruction of ecosystems, and pollution.

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What is carbon footprint?

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A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by an individual, organization, event, or product, expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in sustainability?

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Biodiversity is crucial for ecosystem resilience, providing essential services such as pollination, water purification, and climate regulation.