AP Environmental - Chapter 1
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9 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Biocentric Preservation | nature deserves to exist for it's own sake, regardless of it's usefulness to us, emphasized by the fundamental right of other organisms to exist and to pursue their own interests |
| Environment | 1) the circumstances or conditions that surround an organism/group of organisms, or 2) complex of social or cultural conditions that affect an individual or community |
| Environmentalism | promoting public awareness to the threats of pollution and toxic chemicals to humans and other species |
| Environmental Science | the systematic study of the environment and our proper place in it. |
| Extreme Poverty | living on less than $1/day |
| Global Environmentalism | fourth wave of ecological concern where we begin to worry about the life-support systems of the whole planet |
| Human Development Index (HDI) | measurement of real quality of life based on life expectancy. child survival, literacy, education, gender equity, clean water and sanitation, and income. Shows progress in quality of life and suggestions for improvement |
| Sustainable Development | meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs |
| Utilitarian Conservation | use of resources to meet needs of present people as well as future generations |
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