
Intro to Environmental Science
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Science
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9th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Environmental Justice?
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Environmental Justice refers to the fair treatment and involvement of all people in environmental policies and practices, ensuring that no group of people, especially marginalized communities, bears a disproportionate share of negative environmental consequences.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean for a resource to be Recycleable?
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A Recycleable resource is one that can be processed and used again, reducing waste and conserving natural resources.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Tragedy of the Commons?
Back
The Tragedy of the Commons is an economic theory that describes how individuals, acting in their own self-interest, can deplete shared resources, leading to negative outcomes for the entire community.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean when something is unsustainable?
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When something is unsustainable, it means that it cannot be maintained over the long term and will eventually run out or degrade.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Biocapacity?
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Biocapacity is the capacity of an ecosystem to produce useful biological materials and to absorb waste materials generated by humans, given current management practices.
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NGSS.HS-LS2-6
NGSS.HS-LS2-7
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define Ecological Footprint.
Back
The Ecological Footprint measures the demand on Earth's ecosystems and compares it to the planet's ability to regenerate resources and absorb waste.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Sustainability?
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Sustainability is the ability to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4
NGSS.HS-LS2-7
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