Chapter 4.1

Question 1

The ability of the earth’s various natural systems and human cultural systems and economies to survive and adapt to changing environmental conditions indefinitely. ——–

Answer 1

Sustainability

Question 2

T|F: Sustainability depends on four key principles ——-

Answer 2

three: solar energy, biodiversity, chemical cycling

Question 3

What key principle makes natural processes recycle nutrients? ——–

Answer 3

Chemical cycling

Question 4

Which among the key principles warms the Earth? ——–

Answer 4

Solar Energy

Question 5

_______ cycles are necessary to sustain life ——–

Answer 5

Chemical

Question 6

Which among the key principles provides energy for plants to make food for other organisms? ——–

Answer 6

Solar Energy

Question 7

A key principle that has many ecosystems (deserts, forests, oceans, grasslands). ——–

Answer 7

Biodiversity

Question 8

Recycling is necessary because there is a fixed supply of these nutrients on earth ——–

Answer 8

Chemical cycling

Question 9

What key principle powers winds? ——–

Answer 9

Solar Energy

Question 10

Which among the key principles have a large variety of species? ——–

Answer 10

Biodiversity

Question 11

Recycling is necessary because there is a fixed supply of these nutrients on earth ——–

Answer 11

Chemical cycling

Question 12

What key principle powers the hydrologic cycle – which includes flowing water? ——–

Answer 12

Solar Energy

Question 13

Solar energy provides energy: ______ and _______ can be turned into ________ ——–

Answer 13

wind + moving water = electricity

Question 14

In biodiversity, the species and systems renew ____ and purify _____ and _____ ——–

Answer 14

renew soil, purify air and water

Question 15

The cycle from living organisms to the nonliving environment and back ——–

Answer 15

Chemical cycling

Question 16

Meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs? ——–

Answer 16

Sustainable Development

Question 17

Which among the 3 pillars of sustainable development which ensures economic growth that benefits everyone without depleting resources or causing social inequalities? ——–

Answer 17

Profit

Question 18

Which among the 3 pillars of sustainable development that promotes equity, social inclusion, and justice for all members of society? ——–

Answer 18

People

Question 19

Which among the 3 pillars of sustainable development preserves and enhances the health of ecosystems, minimizing pollution, and preventing the depletion of natural resources? ——–

Answer 19

Planet

Question 20

What are the three pillars of SD? ——–

Answer 20

Economy, Society, Environment

Question 21

Created naturally from materials found in the environment that are used to support life and meet people’s needs. ——–

Answer 21

Natural Resources

Question 22

Which among the 5 importance of natural resources are essential for economic development? ——–

Answer 22

economic importance

Question 23

Which among the 5 importance of natural resources are used to generate energy? ——–

Answer 23

energy production

Question 24

Which among the 5 importance of natural resources are important for maintaining the balance of ecosystems and providing habitats for wildlife? ——–

Answer 24

environmental importance

Question 25

Which among the 5 importance of natural resources can provide a source of livelihood for many people? --------

Answer 25

social importance

Question 26

Which among the 5 importance of natural resources have cultural significance for many societies? --------

Answer 26

cultural importance

Question 27

In the types of natural resources, a ______ resource is any biological component of the environment. --------

Answer 27

biotic

Question 28

These resources are renewable because they replenish and reproduce themselves. --------

Answer 28

biotic resources

Question 29

In the types of natural resources, ______resources are any environmental components that are not biological. --------

Answer 29

abiotic

Question 30

In the availability of natural resources, this can be used repeatedly and does not run out because it is naturally replaced. --------

Answer 30

Renewable

Question 31

Geothermal, wind, hydropower, solar energy, biofuels, tidal energy are examples of _____ --------

Answer 31

Renewable

Question 32

In the availability of natural resources, these are the resources that take millions of years to develop. --------

Answer 32

Non-renewable

Question 33

Give an example of non-renewable resources. --------

Answer 33

Fossil fuels: oil (petroleum), coal, natural gas Nuclear resources: Uranium Minerals: gold, aluminum, copper

Question 34

The functions of the type of resources are energy, mineral, water, and ______ --------

Answer 34

biological resources

Question 35

What are the top 5 natural resources? --------

Answer 35

air, water, soil, iron, forests

Question 36

________ growth can have significant impacts on both energy and food shortages, as increased demand for resources places a strain on the environment and existing systems. --------

Answer 36

Population

Question 37

In the energy shortage, a growing population leads to higher energy consumption due to increased industrialization, urbanization, and a greater number of households. --------

Answer 37

Increased energy demand

Question 38

In the energy shortage, the extraction and consumption of energy resources contribute to environmental pollution and climate change. --------

Answer 38

Environmental impact

Question 39

In the energy shortage, meeting the energy needs of a larger population often involves exploiting non-renewable resources such as fossil fuels. This can deplete finite resources and contribute to environmental degradation. --------

Answer 39

Resource depletion

Question 40

In the energy shortage, building power plants, expanding grids, and ensuring energy access for all become challenging tasks. --------

Answer 40

Infrastructure challenges

Question 41

In the energy shortage, increased demand exacerbates these issues, affecting ecosystems and biodiversity. --------

Answer 41

Environmental impact

Question 42

In the energy shortage, raising demand for electricity, transportation fuels, and other energy sources can outstrip the capacity of existing energy infrastructure. --------

Answer 42

increased energy demand

Question 43

In the energy shortage, rapid population growth can strain energy infrastructure development. --------

Answer 43

Infrastructure challenges

Question 44

Increased energy demand, resource depletion, infrastructure challenges, and environmental impact. --------

Answer 44

Energy shortage

Question 45

Increased demand for agriculture, water scarcity, land use change, climate change effects, and supply chain challenges. --------

Answer 45

Food shortage

Question 46

In the food shortage, a growing population requires more food, putting pressure on agricultural systems to produce higher yields. --------

Answer 46

increased demand for agriculture.

Question 47

In food shortage, agriculture is water-intensive, and increased food production requires more water resources. --------

Answer 47

water scarcity

Question 48

In food shortage, __________, influenced by increased greenhouse gas emissions from various sources including agriculture, can disrupt traditional growing seasons, affect crop yields, and lead to unpredictable weather patterns. --------

Answer 48

Climate change

Question 49

In food shortage, this demand can lead to overexploitation of arable land. --------

Answer 49

increased demand for agriculture

Question 50

In food shortage, expanding agricultural areas to meet the demands of a growing population can lead to deforestation and habitat loss, impacting biodiversity and ecosystem services. --------

Answer 50

Land use change

Question 51

In food shortage, as populations grow, the global food supply chain becomes more complex. --------

Answer 51

supply chain challenges

Question 52

Food shortage: In regions where _________ is already an issue, population growth exacerbates the problem. --------

Answer 52

water scarcity

Question 53

In food shortage, distribution challenges and disruptions in one part of the world can have cascading effects on food availability globally --------

Answer 53

Supply chain challenges

Question 54

In interconnected challenges, there is an _______ between water, energy, and food systems. ______ is needed for energy production and agriculture. Population growth intensifies competition for these shared resources. --------

Answer 54

interdependence, water under water-energy-food nexus

Question 55

This type of ecosystem service relates to the nonmaterial world, as they benefit the recreational, aesthetic, cognitive and spiritual activities, which are not easily quantifiable in monetary terms, i.e. mental and physical health, recreation and ecotourism, aesthetic values, and spiritual and religious values. --------

Answer 55

Cultural services

Question 56

This type of ecosystem service allows for the other ecosystem services to be present, i.e. nutrient cycling, primary production, soil formation, and photosynthesis. --------

Answer 56

Supporting services

Question 57

In interconnected challeneges, technological advancements in agriculture, renewable energy, and resource management can help mitigate the impacts of population growth. --------

Answer 57

Technological solutions

Question 58

In interconnected challenges, effective policies that promote sustainable resource use, population control, and environmental conservation are crucial. Additionally, public education on responsible consumption and environmental stewardship can contribute to long-term solutions. --------

Answer 58

Policy and education

Question 59

Alternative energy sources are also known as __________, play a crucial role in mitigating environmental impacts associated with traditional fossil fuels. --------

Answer 59

renewable energy sources

Question 60

What are the alternative sources of energy? There are six, what are those? --------

Answer 60

Solar energy, wind energy, hydro energy, biomass energy, geothermal energy, and tidal energy

Question 61

The benefits of ____ power are clean energy production and renewable resources. And its environmental impact is manufacturing and disposal--------

Answer 61

solar power

Question 62

The benefits of ____ power are low greenhouse gas emissions and land use efficiency. And its environmental impacts are wildlife interactions, and visual and noise impact--------

Answer 62

wind power

Question 63

The benefits of ____ power are low emissions and storage capacity. And its environmental impacts are habitat disruption and sedimentation--------

Answer 63

hydropower

Question 64

The benefits of ____ energy are renewable resources and carbon neutral potential. And its environmental impacts are land use change and air quality--------

Answer 64

biomass energy

Question 65

The benefits of ____ energy are low emissions and stable and reliable. And its environmental impacts are land use and fluid disposal --------

Answer 65

geothermal energy

Question 66

The benefits of ____ energy are predictable energy generation and low emissions. And its environmental impact is marine ecosystem disruption --------

Answer 66

tidal and wave energy

Question 67

________ services are the many and varied benefits to humans provided by the natural environment and from healthy ecosystems --------

Answer 67

ecosystem services

Question 68

This type of ecosystem service consists of all the products obtained from ecosystems, also known as Ecosystem goods i.e. food, raw materials, medicinal resources, fresh water --------

Answer 68

Provisioning services

Question 69

This type of ecosystem service is the benefits obtained from regulating ecosystem processes i.e. air quality regulation, climate regulation, water regulation, erosion regulation, water purification and water treatment, disease and pest regulation, pollination, and moderation of extreme events. --------

Answer 69

Regulating services