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What is the term used for the decrease in forest areas across the world?

  • Pesticides
  • Pollution
  • Deforestation (correct)
  • Climate change
  • What is the term for the introduction of harmful materials into the environment?

  • Deforestation
  • Pollution (correct)
  • Pesticides
  • Climate change
  • Which activity greatly accelerated deforestation since 1960?

  • Agricultural croplands
  • Mining activities
  • Urbanization (correct)
  • Factory runoff
  • What can contaminate soil, water, turf, and other vegetation?

    <p>Pesticides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Air Quality Index (AQI) based on?

    <p>The concentration of pollutants in the air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can contaminated water and poor sanitation lead to?

    <p>Transmission of diseases such as cholera and typhoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do proactive environmental management strategies aim to do?

    <p>Prevent and eliminate sources of waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does air pollution affect people's health?

    <p>By increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of environmental risk management?

    <p>Minimizing the impact of risks on the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In restoration ecology, what do restoration projects primarily aim to achieve?

    <p>Reinstating the health and integrity of ecosystems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of emergency response plans for businesses?

    <p>Ensure safety and minimize damage during emergencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of purchasing sustainable goods and services?

    <p>To address social issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a sustainable supply chain aim to achieve?

    <p>Use environmentally and socially sustainable practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does energy waste contribute to environmental pollution?

    <p>It results in greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what ways can companies engage in social responsibility?

    <p>Minimizing the negative impacts on society and the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Environmental Terms and Concepts

    • Deforestation refers to the decrease in forest areas across the world.
    • Pollution is the introduction of harmful materials into the environment.

    Deforestation and Land Degradation

    • The main activity that has greatly accelerated deforestation since 1960 is agriculture.

    Environmental Contaminants

    • Contaminants can contaminate soil, water, turf, and other vegetation.

    Air Quality Index (AQI)

    • The Air Quality Index (AQI) is based on the level of pollutants in the air.

    Health and Environmental Risks

    • Contaminated water and poor sanitation can lead to water-borne diseases and other health problems.
    • Air pollution can cause respiratory problems, cardiovascular diseases, and other health issues.

    Environmental Management Strategies

    • Proactive environmental management strategies aim to mitigate environmental risks and prevent environmental damage.
    • The primary focus of environmental risk management is to identify and mitigate potential environmental risks.
    • Restoration projects primarily aim to restore degraded ecosystems and promote biodiversity.

    Business and Sustainability

    • The main objective of emergency response plans for businesses is to minimize the impact of environmental disasters and ensure business continuity.
    • The purpose of purchasing sustainable goods and services is to reduce environmental footprint and promote sustainable development.
    • A sustainable supply chain aims to minimize environmental impacts, reduce waste, and promote sustainable practices throughout the entire supply chain.

    Energy and Pollution

    • Energy waste contributes to environmental pollution by releasing harmful greenhouse gases and pollutants into the environment.

    Social Responsibility

    • Companies can engage in social responsibility by adopting sustainable practices, reducing environmental impacts, and promoting environmental stewardship.

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