Human-Environment Interaction and Sustainability

These flashcards cover key concepts related to human-environment interaction, resource management, and sustainability as discussed in the lecture.

Desalinization

The process of removing salts from seawater to make it suitable for drinking and irrigation.

Environmental Possibilism

The idea that the environment puts limits on society, but humans can adjust and create opportunities.

Environmental Determinism

The belief that the environment determines human culture and societal development.

Human-Environment Interaction

The ways in which people shape the environment and how the environment shapes people.

Land Use

The management and modification of land for specific purposes such as agriculture, industry, and residential housing.

Sustainability

The ability of a society to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Natural Resources

Materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.

Renewable Resources

Resources that can be replenished naturally, such as crops and trees.

Non-Renewable Resources

Resources that exist in finite amounts and cannot be replenished after use, such as oil and natural gas.

Aral Sea

A body of water that dried up largely due to the diversion of rivers for agricultural irrigation during the Soviet Union.