Sustainability (Junior Cert Science): Flashcards

Using resources so they don't run out

Social, environmental, economic

Remains of plants/animals from millions of years ago

Compounds of hydrogen and carbon only

$\text{CO}_2$ and water

Cannot be replaced in human timescales

Fuels made from plants

Absorb $\text{CO}_2$ when growing, release when burning

$\text{CO}_2$ released from activities of individual/group

Harmful substances added to environment in excess