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Why are eco activists always referring to earth as spaceship earth?
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== == Spaceship earth is a label applied to the planet to emphasize that the earth has a limited amount of resources. Though the earth is a big place and full of lots of good stuff, there is the line of thought that even as a spaceship could run out of something vital for life, so could the earth at some point. The earth is like a big spaceship traveling through space. Everything we need is aboard, but quantities are not unlimited. We have to "conserve" and "manage" what we have to best advantage so those around today will be "okay" tomorrow, and so that future generations will have enough resources to be "okay" as well. The earth is, in fact, a spaceship. Don't look for a "supply ship" to pull up along side any time soon to replenish something like, say, our oil. That's not going to happen. The "spaceship earth" message is to use wisely what is here. Be smart about it. No one is going to come and bail us out if we drop the ball on this one. We can't call anyone for assistance. We're on our own.
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Is spaceship Earth related to the shape of earth?
The name "Spaceship earth" came about because the earth moves through space and it is holding people just like a spaceship.
When was Spaceship Earth - Epcot - created?
Spaceship Earth - Epcot - was created in 1982.
How is earth similar to a spaceship?
Earth is like a spaceship because it holds people and goes through space like a spaceship.
When was Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth created?
Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth was created in 1968.
If a spaceship went into space from the earth did the spaceship move away from the earth or did the earth move away from the spaceship?
Both would probably move away from each other, because the earth moves too.
Does earth always have to be capitalized in a sentence?
No, "earth" does not always have to be capitalized. It is only capitalized when it is used as the proper name for the planet (Earth) or when it is the first word in a sentence.
In the beginning of the essay lifeboat ethics what object do environmentalists use as a metaphor for the earth?
Answer this question… A spaceship
What is the difference of density on earth compared to a spaceship?
mass dose not change on a spaceship
What are the ratings and certificates for Aliens from Spaceship Earth - 1977?
Aliens from Spaceship Earth - 1977 is rated/received certificates of: USA:PG
Does earth in the sentence He will fall off the end of the earth need to be capitalized?
In most cases this is interpreted as referring to the planet. The planet Earth should always be capitalized. If you are referring to soil, earth does not need to be capitalized.
What has the author Joseph Hollister Jackson written?
Joseph Hollister Jackson has written: 'Spaceship earth' -- subject(s): Earth sciences 'Spaceship earth; earth science' -- subject(s): Earth sciences
What is spaceship Earth is it Earth itself or something else?
The phrase "Spaceship Earth" is used to describe the Earth as being delicate and fragile (which it is not) and to imply that it would be easy for us to destroy the Earth's ecosystem (also not true).
