chapter 9 vocab and questions

Question 1

cartogrpahy

Answer 1

science of making/using maps

Question 2

ecosystems

Answer 2

community of living organisms that interact, and the environment they share

Question 3

sustainable

Answer 3

method of harvesting oor using a resource so it can be created and maintained without depleting or destroying other things in the process

Question 4

environmental degredation

Answer 4

deterioration of the natural enivronment caused by human activities like exploiting and polluting natural resources, destroying habitats, disrupting ecosystems, or depleting biodiversity

Question 5

stewards

Answer 5

those responsible for managing or caring for something else

Question 6

ecosystem services

Answer 6

benefits people get from natural environments, including provisioning services, like food and water; regulating services like food and disease control; cultural services, like spiritual, recreational, and cultural benefits; and supporting services like those necessary for the production of all other ecosystem services

Question 7

habitats

Answer 7

natural environments of living things. made of physical facotrs like soil, moisture, range of temperature, and availiability of light, also biotic factors like availiability of food, and presence of predators

Question 8

how to be a good steward of creation?

Answer 8

recycling, plant trees, protect natural species, urban gardening, thankful by cultivating

Question 9

what are two important themes in Pope Francis’ encyclical on caring for creation?

Answer 9

young people demand and deserve a sustainable future, and each person can make a differnce given their culture, experience, involvements, and talents

Question 10

according to “on care for our common home” who is most at risk of being adversely impacted when creation suffers?

Answer 10

people in poverty or vulnerable populations are most at risk

Question 11

3 ecosystem services that are essential for life

Answer 11

coral reefs help protect shorelines from erossion, trees, and forests minimize soil erosion and control floodings, and scenic places like natural landmarks and natural trails inspire us to pray, reflect, and meditate

Question 12

rainforests

Answer 12

earth’s oldest living ecosystem that has dense forests rich in biodiversity

Question 13

biodiversity

Answer 13

existence of many different forms of life in an environment

Question 14

fossil fuels

Answer 14

fuels (like coal, oil, or natural gas) formed from dead plants or animals by natural processes

Question 15

extinction

Answer 15

dying out or permanent loss of a species

Question 16

conservation

Answer 16

act of preserving, protecting, or restoring the natural environment, ecosystems, vegetation, and wildlife

Question 17

endangered species

Answer 17

any species in serious danger or extinction

Question 18

deforesstation

Answer 18

intentional removal of an area of trees to convert the land to non-forest use such as farming, industry, or housing

Question 19

vulnerable species

Answer 19

any species on the path to becoming an endangered species in the near future

Question 20

how does the loss of rainforests negatively impact human?

Answer 20

it disrupts the natural systems needed to make essential resources like food and medicine

Question 21

how has the pollution of oceans with untreated sewage affect humans?

Answer 21

it endangers the lives of those who swim and fish in the ocean or consume the tainted seafood

Question 22

what is the primary source of energy in the US and how does it affect the environment?

Answer 22

fossil fuels are the primary source of energy and the burning of fossil fuels releases toxic gases in the atmosphere leading to serious health problems

Question 23

in what way do ecosystems depend on biodiversity

Answer 23

biodiversity helps ensure all necessary function sustaining ecosystem health are carried out. loss of biodiversity risks the collapse of an ecosystem

Question 24

earth day

Answer 24

worldwide event that started in 1970 that supports environmental protection. it is celebrated every year in April 22

Question 25

teach-in

Answer 25

informal gathering in which a topic is introduced and discussed to raise awareness is usually centered on a current social or political issue

Question 26

biodegredation

Answer 26

process of decomposition by bacteria, fungi, worms, and other living organisms

Question 27

greenhouse gas

Answer 27

gas like CO2, water vapor, methane, and nitrous oxide that pollutes the air and cuases the warming of the atmosphere

Question 28

leachate

Answer 28

toxic liquid that drains leaches from a landfill and can contanimate soil and ground water

Question 29

what is considered Gaylord Nelson's greatest contribution as a steward of the environment

Answer 29

establishment of Earth Day as a teach-in to make a national movement to raise awareness of environmental issues

Question 30

1 law that was a result of Gaylord Nelson's effort to raise awareness of environmental issues

Answer 30

clean water act

Question 31

when common good is in our focus what might we be willing to do to protect the earth and one another

Answer 31

we will be more willing to work for the preservation of creation's integrity and the interdependent relationships that sustain the community of life and make it whole. we are more willing to sacrifice personal comfort for the good of others

Question 32

who is the patron saint for the proection of our planet

Answer 32

siant kateri tekakwitha

Question 33

where can we find the teachings about the two tasks God has entrusted to humankind regarding the Earth, and what are those two tasks?

Answer 33

Book of Genesis we are told that the two tasks entrusted to us are cultivation and caring of the environment

Question 34

environmental injustices

Answer 34

actions that degrade the natural environment, harming ecosystems and living things, including human beings

Question 35

see judge act

Answer 35

decision making process introduced in CST that is both practical and spiritual in nature. can be thought as a way of listening to God

Question 36

what different effects can renewable energy have in higher-income versus lower-income nations?

Answer 36

higher-income areas the usage of renewable energy helps reduce the dependence on fossil fuels, but in lower-income areas, renewable energy can be life-changing and give electricity to people that wouldn't otherwise have access

Question 37

explain each step of see judge act

Answer 37

1. recognize and understand what is involved in a situation. 2 have to reflect on how we think and feel about a situation. 3. need to assess what we are going to do and proceed with that action

Question 38

what is a charism and how might it be used to support the common good?

Answer 38

charisms are the interests and talents held by people. when we combine the charisms we have in solidarity with others, we amplifiy everyone's ability to make a difference