Plate Tectonics and Earth's Atmosphere

The ozone layer is found in the stratosphere.

The ozone layer absorbs harmful UV radiation from the sun.

Energy sources that exist in limited amounts and cannot be easily replaced

Energy sources that can be replenished naturally, quickly, or as fast as they are used

Nonrenewable energy sources like oil, natural gas, coal that take millions of years to form from ancient plants and animals.

Uses materials found in the earth to generate electricity as opposed to fossil fuels.

Burning organic materials to generate energy, a renewable source of energy

Primarily used wood and animal-based energy sources during the pre-industrial era.

Increased use of coal, oil, and natural gas as primary energy sources during the Industrial Era.

The varying use of energy resources across developed and developing countries.

Developing countries often rely more heavily on fossil fuels during their industrialization.

Prediction of lessened reliance on fossil fuels in the next 50 years.

A crucial type of energy sourced from natural and sustainable resources.

A significant historical energy source, especially prevalent during the industrial era.

Historically a prominent source of energy during the industrial and post-industrial eras.

A significant energy source in both historical and contemporary industrial settings.

A situation where individuals acting in their own self-interest deplete a shared resource, ultimately harming everyone.

Methods to reduce fuel consumption in vehicles, including using battery electric vehicles (BEVs), hybrids, and public transportation.

Harnessing sunlight to heat a building in winter.

Subsidies and tax breaks designed to encourage energy conservation.

Regulations that require automakers to improve the average fuel economy of vehicles.

A resource that is used faster than it can be replaced. Examples of non-renewable resources include fossil fuels, metals.

Non-renewable resources formed from ancient plants and animals over millions of years.

Using resources at a rate faster than they can be replenished.

Destruction of natural habitats for development or other human activities. This is directly related to resource use to support humans.

Methods of transport shared by many people. Usually involves various vehicles or systems.

Resources that are naturally replenished at a rate comparable to their use or faster.

A pollutant released directly into the atmosphere from a source.

A pollutant formed in the atmosphere through chemical reactions involving primary pollutants.

The release of untreated sewage into waterways during heavy rain when the treatment plant's capacity is exceeded.

A method used to disinfect water by adding chlorine to kill bacteria.

Burning coal releases pollutants such as carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, toxic metals, and particulates.

The environmental impact of an individual or group, measuring the land, water, and resources used.

Larger footprint due to resources needed for livestock (space, water, food production, processing, transport).

Higher resource consumption (energy, possessions, food, waste) compared to developing countries.

Lower resource consumption (energy, possessions, food, waste) compared to developed countries.

The estimated date when humanity's resource use surpasses the Earth's ability to replenish them in a year.

July 29th in 2019.

Larger populations generally lead to larger ecological footprints, assuming consumption levels are similar.

The average amount of resources used per person.

Actions taken to lessen the environmental impact of one's lifestyle.

Actions individuals can take to decrease their environmental footprint, such as reducing waste, conserving resources and adopting sustainable practices