ES101 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Clifford Sifton, Rachel Carson, Junk Science
Document Summary
Chapter 1: environmental problems: an introduction and overview. Environment everything that affects a living organism. Ecology biological science that studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment. Environmentalism social movement dedicated to protecting the earth"s life support systems for us and other species. All life and economies depend on energy from the sun (solar capital) and the earth"s resources and ecological services (natural capital) Solar energy includes direct sunlight and indirect forms of renewable solar energy such as wind power, hydropower and biomass. Natural capital includes the planet"s air, water, soil, wildlife, forest, rangeland, mineral, energy resources, and the processes of natural purification, recycling and pest control. Biological incomes are renewable supplies of resources like wood, fish, underground drinking water, etc. Environmentally sustainable society meets the needs of its people without comprising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Perpetual resources include direct solar energy, winds, tides and flowing water because they are renewed continuously.
