PDC Principles & Ethics of Permaculture

Question 1

What is the core ethic of 'Earth Care' in permaculture?

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Protect and sustain ecosystems

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Maximizing profit from land

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Clearing forests for agriculture

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Ignoring natural cycles

Question 2

Which permaculture principle emphasizes 'Catch and Store Energy'?

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Catch & Store Energy

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Observe & Interact

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Use & Value Diversity

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Produce No Waste

Question 3

What does the ethic 'People Care' promote?

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Support well-being & community

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Exploiting resources

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Ignoring social needs

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Maximizing consumption

Question 4

Which principle advises 'Design from Patterns to Details'?

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Design from Patterns to Details

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Catch & Store Energy

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Use Small & Slow Solutions

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Integrate Rather Than Segregate

Question 5

What is the meaning of 'Produce No Waste' in permaculture?

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Recycle and reuse all resources

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Throw everything away

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Create excess waste

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Ignore resource cycles

Question 6

How does 'Use & Value Diversity' benefit permaculture systems?

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Increase resilience with diversity

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Reduce variety

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Promote monocultures

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Ignore ecosystem complexity

Question 7

What does the principle 'Integrate Rather Than Segregate' suggest?

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Encourage cooperation among elements

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Keep elements separate

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Isolate functions

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Avoid interactions

Question 8

Why is 'Use Small & Slow Solutions' effective in permaculture?

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Favor gradual, manageable changes

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Implement large changes quickly

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Ignore system feedback

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Rush implementations

Question 9

What is the ethic of 'Fair Share' in permaculture?

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Share surplus and limit consumption

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Consume all resources

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Ignore community needs

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Maximize individual gain