Social Studies: Ecosystems and Living Planet Index

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What is the Living Planet Index (LPI) used to describe?

The economic development of the environment

The sustainable development agenda

The ecological footprint of the planet

The health condition of the planet's ecosystems (correct)

Which term is used to show the extent of human demand on the ecosystem?

Biological Diversity Indicator (BDI)

Ecosystem Integration Measure (EIM)

Environmental Sustainability Index (ESI)

Ecological Footprint (EF) (correct)

What is the essence of Sustainable Development according to the text?

Uncontrolled exploitation of natural resources

Development that compromises the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

Responsible development of the environment without considering future generations

Harmonious integration of a sound economy and ecological integrity (correct)

Which organisms are included in the Living Planet Index (LPI)?

Fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals Signup and view all the answers

What does Sustainable Development aim to achieve?

Integration of a viable economy with ecological integrity Signup and view all the answers

What forms an ecosystem?

Interaction between a community of organisms with their physical environment Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the climate issues and environmental stress in urban areas?

Rapid population increase Signup and view all the answers

What is the immediate impact of science and technology on environmental issues?

Introduction of environmentally unfriendly technologies Signup and view all the answers

Which region experiences the fastest urban population growth according to the text?

East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of land degradation according to the text?

Decline in land quality caused by human activities Signup and view all the answers

Which phenomenon results in major droughts and affects countries such as China, Afghanistan, and Mongolia?

Desertification Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe urban areas with over 10 million inhabitants?

Megacities Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect alters population density and administrative services due to its physical growth?

$Urbanization$ Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to economic losses due to declining productivity in Asia?

Land degradation Signup and view all the answers

What has a significant impact on waste disposal volume, contributing to environmental issues?

Urbanization Signup and view all the answers

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.

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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.