Natural Resource Conservation, Policy, Law

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to natural resource conservation and environmental policy as discussed in the lecture.

Natural Resources

Materials or substances occurring in nature which can be exploited for economic gain.

Population Boom

A significant increase in the number of individuals in a population, often seen post-World War II.

Monoculture

The agricultural practice of growing a single crop over a wide area for many consecutive years.

Biomagnification

The process by which the concentration of pollutants increases in organisms at each successive level of the food chain.

Rachel Carson

An American marine biologist and conservationist whose book 'Silent Spring' challenged the use of pesticides and is credited with launching the modern environmental movement.

DDT (Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane)

A synthetic pesticide developed during WWII known for its long-term environmental effects and harmful impact on wildlife.

Acute Symptoms

Short-term effects from exposure to harmful chemicals, such as nervous system issues, convulsions, and death.

Chronic Symptoms

Long-term health effects that may not be immediately apparent but can impact health over time, including issues with the food chain.

Erosion

The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water flow.

Suburban Sprawl

The expansion of human populations away from central urban areas into low-density, monofunctional and usually car-dependent suburbs.