The State of the Environment (Grade 12 NSC Matric Economics): Flashcards

Maintaining environment to sustain life on Earth

Harmful contaminants introduced into natural environment

Use cleaner modern tech; limit outdated harmful methods

Govt decisions on acceptable pollution levels; balance needed

People naturally maintain clean surroundings they want to enjoy

Careful management of resources to prevent depletion

Renewable replenish (trees); non-renewable cannot (fossil fuels)

Permits and quotas for fishing, forestry, mining

Protecting existing environmental assets from destructive use

Unplanned costs and benefits from economic activities