Environmental Issues: Waste and Overpopulation

<p>Reduced consumption rates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One in nine deaths (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exponential increase in human population (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>10.8 billion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased availability of essential resources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Expansion of cattle ranching and plantations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>15 percent, now at 6 or 7 percent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monoculture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>two (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>7.3 million hectares (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ability of systems to endure and adapt indefinitely (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It originated in resource management practices in forestry, fisheries, and groundwater (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Relying on the earth's natural income without compromising its resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The largest amount of a renewable resource that can be harvested without reducing future harvests (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rapid industrialization, regardless of environmental impacts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Regulating fishing to ensure viable fish populations for the future (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aiming for a balance between economic development, social well-being, and environmental protection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To allow systems to operate and persist long term. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>8.46% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Philippines and Vietnam (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nearly unchanged (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>7.47% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Progress of Sustainable Development Goals in ASEAN (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maximizing income and capital stocks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maintaining the stability of social and cultural systems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Environmental Sustainabilty (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biodiversity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chemical cycling, solar energy, and biodiversity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By providing energy for photosynthesis in plants. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensuring continuous technological growth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Human diversity and equity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>From solar energy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maximizing income whilst maintaining capital. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inexhaustible resources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Natural gas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reuse (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sustainable yield (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Purification of air and water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Resources replenished by natural processes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Can be renewed over time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exceeding the natural replacement rate of resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Movement of nutrients from the environment to organisms and back (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wind (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The state where the human population exceeds the Earth's capacity to sustainably support it.

The rapid increase in the human population, particularly in the past 50 years.

The amount of people a planet can support sustainably without harming its environment.

The destruction of forests, often to make way for agriculture or other land uses.

Forests that have a high diversity of plant and animal life.

Growing a single type of crop in a large area.

The loss of natural habitats for animals and plants, often due to deforestation.

The process of converting land used for natural ecosystems to areas for human use, often for agriculture.

Waste generated from households, industries, and other sources, often due to population growth, urbanization, and consumerism.

The process of burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas, which releases harmful gases into the atmosphere.

A colorless, odorless gas that contributes significantly to climate change, mainly released by burning fossil fuels and deforestation.

The increase in the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere, largely due to human activities, which traps heat and leads to global warming.

Harmful substances in the air that can cause health problems, including respiratory illnesses, heart disease, and cancer. Major sources include fossil fuel burning and industrial activities.

The ability of Earth's natural and human systems to survive and adapt to changing conditions indefinitely.

The ability of a resource to be used without depleting it for future generations.

Living off Earth's natural resources without depleting or degrading them.

The potential for long-term well-being, encompassing environmental, economic, and social aspects.

The natural resources that provide the conditions for life on Earth.

The flow of resources from natural capital.

The ability of a system to adapt to changes and remain functional.

A set of principles and practices that guide decision-making for a sustainable future.

The three core aspects of sustainability, encompassing economic, ecological, and social-cultural dimensions.

Ensuring that economic activities do not deplete natural resources or harm the environment while maintaining or increasing capital stock.

Maintaining the resilience and robustness of biological and physical systems. This involves preserving biodiversity, minimizing pollution, conserving natural resources, and ensuring healthy ecosystems.

Preserving the stability of social and cultural systems. This involves promoting equity, human rights, cultural diversity, and strong community bonds.

The diversity of life on Earth, including all species, ecosystems, and genetic variations.

The processes by which natural systems are able to replenish themselves, such as the water cycle and nutrient cycling.

The core principle that Earth's life systems are sustained by the sun's energy and natural resources.

The principle stating that life on Earth has been sustained for billions of years by solar energy, biodiversity, and chemical cycling.

The principle that life on Earth relies on natural capital provided by the planet, including resources like air, water, and ecosystems.

The proportion of renewable energy sources (like solar, wind, and hydro) used to meet a region's total energy needs.

A measure of how much renewable energy sources contribute to a country's overall energy consumption. It's expressed as a percentage.

The Philippines and Vietnam lead ASEAN in terms of using renewable energy sources to power their economies.

The proportion of renewable energy sources in ASEAN has remained relatively stable between 2016 and 2020, fluctuating between 7.47% and 8.46%.

The United Nations has adopted a framework of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to address global challenges, including climate change. The ASEAN SDG Snapshot Report highlights the progress made by ASEAN countries towards these goals.

Anything obtained from the environment, ranging from readily available items to things requiring technology for acquisition.

Solutions that prioritize sustainable use of resources, focusing on reducing consumption, reusing materials, and recycling or reprocessing waste.

Resources that are continuously renewed, like solar energy, wind, and flowing water. They are practically endless.

Resources that can be replenished by natural processes within a reasonable timeframe, such as air, water, soil, and forests.

Resources that exist in fixed quantities and take a very long time to replenish, including fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) and minerals.

The overexploitation of natural resources, exceeding their natural replenishment rate, ultimately leading to degradation of the environment.

The valuable services provided by natural ecosystems, such as air and water purification, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation.

The natural breakdown of dead organic matter (plants and animals) into simpler substances, releasing nutrients back into the environment. This is a key part of nutrient cycling.