AP Environmental Science - Land Use and Impact

These flashcards cover key concepts related to land use, including environmental practices, management strategies, and impacts of human activities.

Tragedy of the Commons

The concept suggesting individuals use shared resources in their self-interest, leading to resource depletion.

Clearcutting

A logging practice that removes all trees from an area, which can lead to soil erosion and habitat loss.

Green Revolution

A period marked by the shift to new agricultural strategies, increasing food production through mechanization, fertilization, and GMOs.

Overfishing

The practice of catching fish at rates faster than they can reproduce, leading to population decline.

Aquaculture

The farming of aquatic organisms including fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and aquatic plants.

Urban Sprawl

The expansion of urban areas into rural land, often leading to environmental issues and resource depletion.

Ecological Footprint

A measure of how much demand a person or community places on the Earth's ecosystems.

Sustainable Yield

The maximum amount of a renewable resource that can be harvested without depleting the resource for future generations.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

A strategy of pest control that uses a combination of biological, physical, and limited chemical methods to minimize environmental disruption.

Deforestation

The clearing or thinning of forests by humans resulting in loss of biodiversity and disruption of ecosystems.