unit 1 wrap up

4. The introduction of harmful substances or contaminants into the environment, leading to adverse effects on living organisms and natural processes. Pollution can occur in the air, water, or soil and disrupts environmental systems.
5. and Services Footprint: The assessment of resources used to produce goods and services purchased, highlighting the environmental impact of consumer choices.
7. Cycle: The continuous process of water evaporating from the Earth’s surface, forming clouds, and falling back to the surface as precipitation. It involves the atmosphere and the hydrosphere and influences weather patterns globally.
9. life on earth
10. Awareness: Understanding the ecological impact of choices, raising consciousness about the strain on Earth’s resources, and promoting sustainable living.

1. Choices: Conscious decisions made to reduce one’s Ecological Footprint, such as using public transport, consuming local products, and conserving energy.
2. The solid part of the Earth, including rocks, minerals, and the ground beneath our feet. It forms the foundation upon which all other environmental systems rely.
3. Footprint: The calculation of land and resources required to produce the food consumed, influenced by agricultural practices, water usage, and transportation.
6. Footprint: The measure of carbon dioxide (CO2) and greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere due to human activities like driving cars, using electricity, and food production.
8. Footprint: The measurement of the amount of land and resources necessary to support human lifestyle choices, encompassing factors like food, energy, and waste.