The Effect of Development on the Environment (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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Biocapacity
Biocapacity
Earth's capacity to produce resources & absorb waste
Ecological footprint
Ecological footprint
Area humanity needs to meet resource demands
Ecological creditors
Ecological creditors
Countries w/ biocapacity > consumption
Ecological debtors
Ecological debtors
Countries consuming more than territory provides
Water contaminated by 1L motor oil
Water contaminated by 1L motor oil
7.5 million litres
CO2 emissions increase 1990-2010
CO2 emissions increase 1990-2010
45%
Most developed nations' ecological status
Most developed nations' ecological status
Ecological debtors
Extracted geological resources
Extracted geological resources
Can never be replaced
Development & resource consumption relationship
Development & resource consumption relationship
Consumption increases with development levels
Bristol Bay salmon fishery annual income
Bristol Bay salmon fishery annual income
$120 million per year