BJU Life Science (5th Edition) Chapter 20
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pollution
The improper release of wastes into ecosystems
substance pollutant
a solid, liquid, or gas that pollutes an ecosystem
nonbiodegradable pollutant
a substance pollutant that cannot be broken down by the environment
biodegradable pollutant
a substance pollutant that can be broken down by organisms in the envornment
energy pollutant
a form of energy that can negatively affect the environment
natural resources
a material that humans can obtain from the physical world
renewable resource
a natural resource that is the result of processes that replenish the resource as it is used
nonrenewable resource
a natural resource that is not being formed today
conservation
The idea that natural resources should be used in ways that avoid long-term harm to the environment
preservation
The idea that humans should leave natural resources in as nearly their natural state as possible
Environmentalism
a concern for the proper stewardship of natural resources
Reduce, Recycle, Treatment, and Dispose
4 ideas that help prevent pollution.
Recycle
to turn old things into new things
Reducing Pollution
A factory cooling water before dumping it into a cold water stream is an example of what?
Treatment
A sewage treatment facility is an example of what?
Disposing
A modern sanitary landfill is an example of what?
It's expensive to address and some think their pollutants don't make a difference to the world.
Name 2 reasons why pollution still occurs.
The Bible
A Christian's actions in regards to pollution must be governed by what?
Minerals, land, water, and living things
Examples of Natural Resources
Trees, water, animals
Name a renewable resource
Coal, Natural Gas, Oil
Name a nonrenewable resource
sustainability
A conservation term that uses renewable resources at rates that allow the resources to replace themselves.
restoration
This is a conservation mindset that seeks to undo some of the damage of the past. Protecting the Bison population is an example of this.
Preservation
Do state parks fit under the idea of conservation or preservation?
No, God's desire is that we use resources wisely. God does not ask us to never use those resources when needed.
Does long-term preservation fit into a Biblical world-view?