ch 9 (enviornmental)

Question 1

Environmental sustainability

Answer 1

ensuring the natural environment is used in a way that will preserve resources
into the future

Question 2

Biodiversity

Answer 2

Biodiversity — relates to the variety of life forms and the ecosystems in which they live. Achieving balance in biodiversity means that resources required for health and wellbeing will be available such as food, water and clean air.

Question 3

Waste removal and pollution —

Answer 3

○ Waste removal and pollution — relates to removing human waste and ensuring clean ecosystems. This will assist in providing resources such as clean water that are essential for human life.

Question 4

Climate change

Answer 4

○ Climate change — this relates to rising temperatures that influence weather patterns and sea levels. Reducing the effects of climate change will mean greater food availability and fewer natural disasters. This reduces the risk of illness and injury, and promotes physical health and wellbeing.

Question 5

factors

Answer 5

Climate change
Waste removal and pollution
Use of natural resources
Biodiversity