Sustainability

An accurate definition of Sustainability is

• meeting population needs

• meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to survive

• meeting the needs of the future without worrying about todays

• meeting the food needs of animals

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What is a preservationist approach?

• Repurposing items to reduce waste

• Using resources wisely for future needs

• Making sure areas of nature remain intact

• Clearing forestry areas for property development

Which description represents conservation?

• Repurposing items to reduce waste

• Using resources wisely for future needs

• Making sure areas of nature remain intact

• Using resources in the best way for long-term benefit

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What are umbrella species?

• species that has a critical role to play in the maintenance of specific ecosystems

•  those that gives clues on the quality of an entire ecosystem’s conditions

•  those whose protection leads to the protection of many other species in their community

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What are introduced species?

• species that has a critical role to play in the maintenance of specific ecosystems

•  those that gives clues on the quality of an entire ecosystem’s conditions

•  species not native and were brought to an area due to anthropogenic activities

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What are indicator species?

• species that has a critical role to play in the maintenance of specific ecosystems

•  those that gives clues on the quality of an entire ecosystem’s conditions

•  those whose protection leads to the protection of many other species in their community

What are keystone species?

• species that has a critical role to play in the maintenance of specific ecosystems

•  those that gives clues on the quality of an entire ecosystem’s conditions

•  those whose protection leads to the protection of many other species in their community

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Which process is an unsustainable method of conservation and causes excess carbon in the air?

• Recycling

• Composting

• Deforestation

• Preservationist Approach

What is the process of repurposing an item that helps reduce the amount of resources we consume?

• Recycling

• Composting

• Preservationist Approach

• Conservation

What is the process that allows discarded organic materials to break down by decomposers?

• Recycling

• Composting

• Preservationist Approach

• Conservation

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