1.3 Sustainabilty Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Sustainability
A
A measure of the extent to which practices allow for the long0term viability of a system
2
Q
Sustainable development
A
Meets present needs without compromising future generations
3
Q
Ecological footprint
A
Measure of sustainability- if footprint > biocapacity, it is unsustainable
4
Q
Carbon footprint
A
Amount of GHGs produced in CO2 equivalents
5
Q
Biocapacity
A
The ability of ecosystem to regenerate resources and absorb waste
