Challenges Flashcards
What are 3 natural causes of climate change?
Solar Output, volcanic eruptions, orbital geometry
What are 2 negative effects of climate change?
Sea levels could rise, causing countries to go underwater. And, tropical storms are becoming more frequent.
What are 2examples of sustainable living lifestyle?
Reduce energy waste. And, save water
What have governments done to try and tackle climate change?
Kyoto Protocol (1997)
What does ‘sustainable development’ mean?
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Which 2 big company’s have things in place to help climate change?
Google and Asda
What schemes have been put in place to reduce pollution and congestion on the roads?
Park and ride schemes. Cycle lanes and improving public transport.
What are 2 negative effects of oil extraction?
Toxic waste or spillages may be discharged into water supply. And, habitats are destroyed, reducing biodiversity.
What are 2 negative effects of using palm oil for biofuel use?
It is a move away from the traditional land use process. And, plantations kill habitats and reduce biodiversity.
What are 2 things Google do to make them more environmentally friendly?
Use lots of solar panels. And, they largely recycle many things.
What are 2 things ASDA have done to make them more environmentally friendly?
They have reduced energy by 40% since 2005. And, have set up schemes across the world to increase biodiversity in places bananas grow.
What are 2 impacts of climate change?
Crop yields dropping and food prices rising due to scarcity.
What has been put in place to tackle climate change?
Kyoto Protocol (1997)
What are 2 sustainable transport schemes?
Park and ride and congestion charge.
The case study for oil extraction is….?
Oriented in Ecuador
