16 Questions
What is the Living Planet Index (LPI) used to describe?
The health condition of the planet's ecosystems
Which term is used to show the extent of human demand on the ecosystem?
Ecological Footprint (EF)
What is the essence of Sustainable Development according to the text?
Harmonious integration of a sound economy and ecological integrity
Which organisms are included in the Living Planet Index (LPI)?
Fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals
What does Sustainable Development aim to achieve?
Integration of a viable economy with ecological integrity
What forms an ecosystem?
Interaction between a community of organisms with their physical environment
What contributes to the climate issues and environmental stress in urban areas?
Rapid population increase
What is the immediate impact of science and technology on environmental issues?
Introduction of environmentally unfriendly technologies
Which region experiences the fastest urban population growth according to the text?
East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia
What is the primary cause of land degradation according to the text?
Decline in land quality caused by human activities
Which phenomenon results in major droughts and affects countries such as China, Afghanistan, and Mongolia?
Desertification
Which term is used to describe urban areas with over 10 million inhabitants?
Megacities
What is the specific risk to trees and ecosystems due to cross-border pollution from China's Shanxi province carried by the wind across the Sea of Japan according to the text?
Serious damages due to sulfuric acid from factories
Which aspect alters population density and administrative services due to its physical growth?
$Urbanization$
What contributes to economic losses due to declining productivity in Asia?
Land degradation
What has a significant impact on waste disposal volume, contributing to environmental issues?
Urbanization
Study Notes
Biodiversity and Ecosystems
- The Living Planet Index (LPI) is used to describe the state of the world's biodiversity.
- The term "ecological footprint" is used to show the extent of human demand on the ecosystem.
Sustainable Development
- The essence of Sustainable Development is to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
- Sustainable Development aims to achieve economic growth, social progress, and environmental protection simultaneously.
Ecosystem Composition
- The Living Planet Index (LPI) includes three main components: fish, birds, and mammals.
Ecosystem Composition and Climate
- An ecosystem is formed by living organisms (biotic factors) and non-living components (abiotic factors) interacting with each other.
- Climate issues and environmental stress in urban areas are contributed to by rapid urbanization and population growth.
Urbanization and Environmental Issues
- The immediate impact of science and technology on environmental issues is the ability to monitor and address these issues more effectively.
- The region experiencing the fastest urban population growth is Asia.
Environmental Degradation
- The primary cause of land degradation is the expansion of agricultural land and urbanization.
- A phenomenon resulting in major droughts and affecting countries such as China, Afghanistan, and Mongolia is a severe weather pattern.
Urbanization and Demographics
- A term used to describe urban areas with over 10 million inhabitants is "megacities".
- Urbanization alters population density and administrative services due to its physical growth.
Cross-Border Environmental Issues
- The specific risk to trees and ecosystems due to cross-border pollution from China's Shanxi province carried by the wind across the Sea of Japan is acid rain.
Environmental Stressors
- Economic losses due to declining productivity in Asia are contributed to by air pollution.
- Waste disposal volume, contributing to environmental issues, is significantly impacted by urbanization.
Explore the definition and components of ecosystems in social studies. Learn about the Living Planet Index, which measures the health of the planet's ecosystems by tracking populations of vertebrate, terrestrial, marine, and freshwater species.
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