Final (Sustainability - Ch. 14)

Question 1

anthropocene

Answer 1

the time during which humans have had a substantial impact on our planet

Question 2

closed-loop system

Answer 2

a system with finite resources and can’t sustain indefinite growth

Question 3

community based participatory research

Answer 3

• researchers and community members collaborate as equal partners in all steps
• goals related to social change

Question 4

locavore

Answer 4

emphasizes food produced in one’s local community

Question 5

flexitarian

Answer 5

focus on whole plant-based proteins and other minimally processed foods, while enjoying meat, dairy, eggs, and fish in moderation

Question 6

environmental racism

Answer 6

disparities between minority and majority populations

Question 7

water insecurity

Answer 7

inequalities create water insecurity and injustices

Question 8

food sovereignty

Answer 8

• people have the right to make choices about food
• food security is the goal and food sovereignty is how to get there

Question 9

globalization

Answer 9

the integration of economic, social, political, and geographic boundaries and processes

Question 10

sustainability

Answer 10

the ability to keep something in existence, to support or continue a practice indefinitely

Question 11

environmental sustainability

Answer 11

ability of the environment to renew resources and accommodate waste at the same rate at which resources are used and waste is produced

Question 12

social sustainability

Answer 12

ability of social systems to provide for the needs of their people so they can attain a stable and healthy standard of living

Question 13

economic sustainability

Answer 13

ability of the economy to support indefinite growth while ensuring a minimum quality of life for all members of society