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Natural Resources and Environmental Geography

Environmental geography examines how humans interact with and depend on Earth's natural resources. This deck reviews the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources, the drivers and effects of deforestation and desertification, and the growing pre...

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Environmental geography examines how humans interact with and depend on Earth's natural resources. This deck reviews the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources, the drivers and effects of deforestation and desertification, and the growing pressures of water scarcity and soil erosion. You'll also cover sustainability concepts like the circular economy, ecological footprints, and carbon sequestration, along with major environmental agreements such as the Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement. Perfect for geography and environmental science students preparing for exams, or anyone wanting a clear, concise overview of the resource and sustainability issues shaping today's world.

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A resource that can be replenished naturally over time.
A resource that exists in finite supply and cannot be replenished quickly.
Coal, oil, natural gas.
The clearing or removal of forests, usually for other land use.
The Amazon Rainforest.
The process by which fertile land becomes desert.
Drought, deforestation, and unsustainable farming practices.
A lack of sufficient available water to meet demand.
About 2.5%.
An underground layer of rock that holds groundwater.
The wearing away of topsoil by wind, water, or human activity.
Development that meets present needs without compromising future generations.
The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Solar, wind, hydroelectric, or geothermal power.
The process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide.
A measure of human demand on Earth's ecosystems.
Harvesting fish faster than populations can replenish.
Excessive nutrient enrichment causing algal blooms in water bodies.
Mining.
Pollution from diffuse sources like runoff, not a single point.
An international treaty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
A global accord to limit climate change to well below 2°C.
The reduction in land quality due to human or natural causes.
A benefit that nature provides to humans, like clean air or water.
Removing surface layers of soil and rock to access shallow mineral deposits.
An area of land that drains into a particular river or body of water.
The excessive withdrawal of water from aquifers faster than recharge.
Land set aside to conserve natural habitats and species.
Overuse of shared resources due to individual self-interest.
An economic model focused on reducing waste through reuse and recycling.