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Conservation & Sustainability Flashcards

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  1. The Precautionary Principle in environmental planning states that:

    Answer: Lack of full scientific certainty should not prevent protective action when threats are serious

    The Precautionary Principle holds that the absence of complete scientific certainty is not a reason to postpone protective measures for potentially serious threats.

  2. In the context of urban sustainability, 'urban heat island effect' is best mitigated by:

    Answer: Adding tree canopy cover and green roofs

    Tree canopy and green roofs provide evapotranspiration cooling and reduce solar heat absorption by hard surfaces.

  3. Which type of wetland is most effective at removing nitrogen from agricultural runoff?

    Answer: Inland freshwater marsh receiving subsurface flow

    Constructed or natural freshwater marshes receiving subsurface flow promote denitrification, effectively reducing nitrogen in agricultural runoff.

  4. The term 'ecological footprint' measures:

    Answer: The biologically productive area required to support a population's consumption and absorb its waste

    Ecological footprint quantifies the biocapacity needed to sustain a given population's resource use and waste absorption.

  5. Which U.S. law requires federal agencies to consult with the Fish and Wildlife Service when actions may affect listed species?

    Answer: Endangered Species Act Section 7

    ESA Section 7 mandates interagency consultation to ensure federal actions do not jeopardize listed species or destroy critical habitat.

  6. Brownfield redevelopment primarily addresses which sustainability challenge?

    Answer: Remediating previously contaminated sites for productive reuse

    Brownfield redevelopment cleans up and repurposes formerly contaminated industrial or commercial sites, reducing pressure on greenfields.

  7. The 'triple bottom line' framework in sustainability planning accounts for:

    Answer: Economic, social, and environmental performance

    Triple bottom line measures organizational or project performance across economic prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship.