Man-Environment Interaction and Ethics

Vocabulary flashcards covering the concepts, historical stages, and global conferences related to human interaction with the environment.

Man-Environment Interaction

The relationship between humans and the natural environment, where humans depend on and modify nature.

Hunter-gatherers

Early humans who survived by hunting animals and gathering wild plants with minimal environmental impact.

Environmental impacts of agriculture

Deforestation and soil erosion caused by permanent settlements.

Anthropocentric perspective

A human-centered view that considers nature mainly as a resource for human benefit.

Eco-centric perspective

A nature-centered view that gives equal importance to all living organisms.

Stockholm Conference ($1972$)

A global meeting with the objective to create awareness and cooperation for environmental protection.

Sustainable development

Development that meets present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs.

Rachel Carson and Sunderlal Bahuguna

Two noted environmental thinkers.

Limits to Growth

A concept stating that unlimited population and resource use cannot continue indefinitely on a finite planet.

Rio Earth Summit outcomes

Agenda $21$ and the Convention on Biological Diversity.

Mastery of fire

An early human development that improved survival but increased forest burning.

Ancient civilizations

Societies that developed irrigation and urban planning but also caused soil degradation and water management issues.

Industrial Revolution

An era that introduced factories, coal-based energy, and urbanization, leading to large-scale air and water pollution and increased greenhouse gas emissions.