2.3 Flashcards
what is mining
the removal of minerals from the and metals from the earth
whats are pros/cons of mining
it creats money and jobs for people but can lead to pollution
what is drilling used for and what are its pros/cons
it used to extract liquids or gas from under the earths surface.
It causes a big amount of distruption and uses dangerous chemicals to extract oil but makes alot of money
what are the 6rs
reduce, reuse , recycle, rethink, refuse, repair
what are the social issues with design and manucfacture of products
contamination of water,more stagnent water leading to maleria, disruption to ruvers, oil leaks, felling of native tress , carbon dioxide being produced
what is the disadvanrage of farming
it used 70% of the worlds usable water supply meaning there is less for other purposes