Businessess And The Envirnmenr

Question 1

The environment

Answer 1

The environment is the
natural world in which we
live. It is the landscape
and its natural features
such as the seas, rivers,
forests and mountains.

Question 2

External costs

Answer 2

External costs of
production arise when
a business's activities
result in harmful effects
on other people not
directly involved in
production.

Question 3

Non-renewable resources

Answer 3

Non-renewable
resources are those
of which only a limited
amount exists such as
coal and oil.

Question 4

Global warming

Answer 4

Key term
Global warming is the
gradual heating of Earth's
surface, oceans and
atmosphere

Question 5

Pressure group

Answer 5

A pressure group is
a group of people with
a common interest
who influence public
opinion and decisions
by businesses and
governments.

Question 6

Environmental

responsibility

Answer 6

Environmental
responsibility refers to
the taking of decisions by
businesses, consumers,
governments and
other groups with the
intention of protecting the
environment.

Question 7

Sustainability

Answer 7

Sustainability refers to
methods of production
which can be continued
in the long term
without damage to the
environment.

Question 8

Recycling

Answer 8

Recycling is the reuse
of raw materials used in
making products, often
for many times. Examples
include the reuse of
glass, paper and metals.

Question 9

Environmental reporting

Answer 9

Environmental
reporting is the
publication of a
business's environmental
performance to the
general public.