ES101 Chapter Notes -Infant Mortality, Land Degradation, Habitat Destruction
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Exponential growth: where a quantity increases at a constant rate per unit of time. Ie, the world"s population increasing at 2% a year. Environmental studies: an interdisciplinary study that uses information from the physical and social science to learn how the earth works, how humans interact with it, and how to deal with environmental problems. Environmentalism: a social movement dedicated to protecting the earth"s life support systems for us and other species. Solar energy: renewable energy source that includes direct sunlight. Natural resource: the planets air, water, soil, wildlife, forest, rangeland, fishery, mineral, and energy resources and the processes of natural purification, recycling, and pest control. Natural capital: consists of the natural resources but also ecological services that support and sustain the earth"s life and economies. Ecological services: the planet"s population control, nutrient recycling, climate control, pollution control, waste treatment, biodiversity, and pest and disease control.
