Topic 1 ESS Key Terms

Allows us to simplify a complex set of interactions

• Transformation

• System

• Model

• Cycle

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Exchanges energy but does not exchange matter

• Closed system

• Open system

• Isolated system

• Systems approach

................. moves energy and matter but in the process of doing so, there is a change in state or form.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is the ultimate form of all energy?

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

People-centred approach in which people manage their environment and themselves with the help of independent regulatory authorities. Population control and resource management are given equal importance.

• Ecocentrism

• Anthropocentrism

• Self-reliant soft ecologist

• Technocentism

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Nature-centred holistic view in which environmental, social, and spiritual aspects are integrated. They propose self-reliance, self-restraint, and minimal disturbance of the natural processes to achieve sustainability for the whole earth.

• Anthropocentrism

• Technocentrism

• Deep ecologist

• Ecocentrism

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

.................................. ................................... is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

NGSS.HS-ESS3-3

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

Natural resources that produce sustainable natural income of goods and services

• Natural capital

• Natural income

• Natural yield

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

The management of the exploitation of resources that allows for replacement of the resources and full recovery of the ecosystems that may be affected by extraction. 

• Environmental impact assessment

• Sustainability

• Ecological footprint

• Natural Yield

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

The process of identifying, predicting, evaluating and mitigating the biophysical, social, and other relevant effects of development proposals prior to major decisions being taken and commitments made.

• Environmental impact assessment

• Sustainability

• Ecological footprint

• Natural Yield

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3