lesson 6 - sustainable practices Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
what does sustainable mean?
A
it means you can keep doing it over time without running out of resources
2
Q
why are the different types of altering biomes being done on a massive scale?
A
- increased population = more people to feed
- increased urbanisation = less space for small-size farms
- more need for money = people growing “cash crops”
3
Q
what are the different types of altering biomes?
A
- vegetation removal
- agriculture
- land terracing
- irrigation
- mining
4
Q
what is sustainable forestry?
A
sustainable forestry involves constantly replanting trees in one area while you cut down trees in another
5
Q
what is selective logging?
A
- only selecting certain trees
- introducing fines
- discourage illegal logging
6
Q
what are some unsustainable solutions to sustainable agriculture?
A
- using pesticides (but they are poisonous to the environment)
- pests build up tolerance
- replanting crops in the same area every year
- just keep using the same land over and over
7
Q
what are some sustainable solutions to sustainable agriculture?
A
- using biological pest control
- crop rotation
