Earth:
A Human Concern
Vocab
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"The surface of the earth is soft and impressible by the feet of men; and so with the paths which the mind travels. ... I learned this, at least, by my experiment; that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours." --Henry David Thoreau Walden
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acid deposition
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the depositing of acid into the environment by way of acid rain. |
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age distributions
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the numbers of individuals at various ages within a population.
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biodiversity
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the diversity of living species. |
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chlorofluorocarbons
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human-made organic compounds that break down stratospheric ozone. |
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consumption philosophy
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the idea that there will always be enough regardless of how much we consume.
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fossil fuels
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fuels burned as energy; release pollutants. |
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keystone species
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a species that plays a vital, central role in the survival of its community. |
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oxides of nitrogen
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a group of pollutants (NOX). |
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ozone
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O3; a stratospheric layer of ozone protect the earth from harmful sun-rays. |
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PM10
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a class of air pollutants (?) |
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pollution
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chemicals and materials put into the environment by humankind that causes unwanted change in the air, soil, or water. |
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poverty
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the lack of resources to enjoy healthy living. |
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real costs
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all the costs involved in producing something, including hidden costs. |
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SO2
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Sulfur dioxide; a pollutant. |
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stewardship philosophy
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the idea that we need to be responsible consumers. |
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volatile organic compounds
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pollutant compounds released into the atmosphere. |
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B R I G H A M
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Y O U N G U N I V E R S I T Y
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