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Unit 4: Land and water use
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This unit explores human activities that disrupt ecosystems both positively and negatively and the methods employed to reduce impact. In it you will learn about the tragedy of the commons, clearcutting, the green revolution, impacts of agricultural practices, irrigation methods, pest control methods, meat production methods, impacts of overfishing, impacts of mining, impacts of urbanization, and ecological footprints.
How many planets does it take to support your lifestyle?
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High-yield crops are high maintenance.
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Living at the maximum sustainable yield.
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Conservation seeks the proper use of nature, while preservation seeks protection of nature from use.
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"...the greatest good to the greatest number for the longest time." -Gifford Pinchot
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