Flashcards: Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action — 20 cards

Ecosystem — definition?

Interacting organisms and environment as a system.

Nature — what?

The natural world, untouched by humans.

Planet Earth — support?

Supports all ecosystems and life.

Atmosphere — role?

Regulates climate and supports life.

Sea level rise — cause?

Climate change and melting ice.

Recycling — purpose?

Reduce waste and conserve resources.

Climate change — what?

Long-term alteration of Earth's climate.

Global warming — cause?

Greenhouse gases trapping heat.

Ozone layer — function?

Absorbs harmful UV radiation.

Renewable energy — examples?

Wind, solar, hydro power.

Electric vehicles — benefit?

Reduce pollution and emissions.

Reforestation — meaning?

Planting trees to restore forests.

Forest management — goal?

Sustainable use and conservation.

Greenhouse effect — natural?

Yes, but intensified by humans.

Sea level — fluctuates?

Yes, due to natural and human factors.

Pollution — impact?

Damages ecosystems and atmosphere.

Climate change — mitigation?

Reduce emissions, use renewable energy.

Ozone depletion — cause?

CFC chemicals destroying ozone.

Renewable energy — importance?

Sustainable, reduces greenhouse gases.

Electric vehicles — challenge?

Battery production and electricity source.