An example of sustainable development is
The process of using resources to meet the needs of both current and future generations is referred to as:
A sustainable society would emphasize
Which of the following is NOT a sustainable practice?
As carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere rise:
• The temperature of Earth rises --> The rate of photosynthesis in plants increases --> More carbon dioxide is therefore removed from the atmosphere by plants, reducing the greenhouse effect and reducing global temperatures
As Earth warms:
• Ice cover melts, exposing soil or water --> Albedo decreases --> More energy is absorbed by Earth’s surface --> Global temperature rises --> More ice melts
As Earth warms, upper layers of permafrost melt, producing waterlogged soil above frozen ground:
• Methane gas is released in an anoxic environment --> Greenhouse effect is enhanced --> Earth warms, melting more permafrost
As Earth warms, evaporation increases:
• Snowfall at high latitudes increases --> Icecaps enlarge --> More energy is reflected by the increased albedo of ice cover --> Earth cools --> Rates of evaporation fall