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What is the Polish translation of the English term 'driver of biodiversity loss'?
What is the Polish translation of the English term 'driver of biodiversity loss'?
Which of the following terms has the Polish translation 'energooszczędny'?
Which of the following terms has the Polish translation 'energooszczędny'?
What does the term 'compact development' refer to?
What does the term 'compact development' refer to?
What is the Polish translation of the English term 'depletable energy'?
What is the Polish translation of the English term 'depletable energy'?
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Which term refers to the ability to use something at a reasonable cost?
Which term refers to the ability to use something at a reasonable cost?
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Which English Term has the Polish translation 'odslanie'?
Which English Term has the Polish translation 'odslanie'?
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What does 'build green' refer to?
What does 'build green' refer to?
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What does the Polish translation of 'feasible' mean in English?
What does the Polish translation of 'feasible' mean in English?
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What is the term for the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by an individual, organization, or event?
What is the term for the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by an individual, organization, or event?
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What does the term 'depletable energy' refer to?
What does the term 'depletable energy' refer to?
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Study Notes
Degradation and Depletion
- Degradation - the process of deterioration or decline
- Depletable energy - energy resources that are finite and cannot be replenished
- Desalination - the process of removing salt from water
Factors
- Determining factor - a factor that determines or influences something
- Disillusionment - a feeling of disappointment or disillusionment
Environmental Issues
- Driver of biodiversity loss - a factor that contributes to the loss of biodiversity
- Drought - a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water
- Emitter of greenhouse gases - something that releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere
- Energy-efficient- using energy effectively
- Exploited - subjected to exploitation or unjust treatment, using resources without replenishment
- Feasible - able to be done, achieved, or accomplished
- Figure out – understand something
Prosperity and Resources
- Flourish - grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way
- Fossil fuels - fuels formed in the earth from ancient remains
- Galvanized- coated with zinc, as a protective measure
- Geographic equity - fair distribution of resources among different regions
- Glazed - covered with a protective or decorative layer
- Greenhouse gases - gases that trap heat in the atmosphere
- Exceed - surpass or go beyond a certain limit or level
Additional Terms
- Crop - a plant cultivated for its agricultural products
- Decline - a gradual decrease or fall
- Deforestation - clearing of forests
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Description
This quiz explores critical concepts related to environmental degradation, the depletion of resources, and the impact on biodiversity. It also addresses the drivers of these issues and methods for sustainable management. Test your knowledge on factors influencing environmental health and resource prosperity.
