Answer to Question #134966 in Biology for Nonkazimulo Bhebhe

Question

What are the ways in which thermodynamics can be applied to the concept of sustainability

Answer 1

The Earth is a thermodynamic system. As a result, all components of the planet, comprising the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the crust, and ecosystems are also controlled by thermodynamics laws. In the context of sustainability, thermodynamics can help to understand the direction of the energy movements and could be applied for the measuring of the energy transformation due to human activities.