CPSC wk6-wk10

Worldviews

Basic beliefs used to interpret the world, influencing behavior and communication.

Domination of Nature

View that humans are superior to nature, allowing exploitation of resources.

Stewardship

Philosophy emphasizing human responsibility to manage and improve nature.

Environment

Surroundings affecting organisms, including social and cultural conditions.

Pragmatic Resource Conservation

Utilitarian approach to conservation, focusing on multiple-use policies.

Moral & Aesthetic Nature Preservation

Belief in nature's intrinsic value, championed by figures like John Muir.

Global Environmental Citizenship

Embracing environmental concerns on a worldwide scale.

Integrated Pest Management

Utilizing various practices to control pests while minimizing environmental harm.

Soil

Layers of mineral and organic material supporting life, influenced by physical, chemical, and biological processes.

Soil Function

Roles of soil as habitat, recycler, growth medium, water holder, support, engineering medium, and atmospheric modifier.

Erosion

Breakdown, detachment, transport, and redistribution of soil particles by forces of water, wind, or gravity.

Soil Conservation

Practices like providing ground cover, leaving crop residue, planting cover crops, and conservation tillage to prevent erosion and maintain soil health.

No-till

Agricultural practice where the soil is undisturbed by tillage throughout the year, promoting soil health and reducing erosion.

Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)

A program conserving covers on eligible farmland to promote soil health and biodiversity.

Greenhouse Effect

Gases like carbon dioxide trapping heat in the atmosphere, affecting climate and vegetation growth.

Carbon Sequestration

The process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate climate change.

Transpiration

The process in plants that creates a pressure gradient to draw water and minerals from roots to leaves, supporting photosynthesis.

Water Scarcity

Lack of adequate water to meet basic needs, with different levels like water stress and acute water scarcity.

Nitrogen Fertilizer

Essential plant nutrient for growth, but excessive use can lead to water pollution and environmental issues.

Eutrophication

Excessive nutrients like nitrogen causing algal blooms, oxygen depletion, and ecological imbalances in water bodies.