Chapter 1-Stewardship Flashcards
1
Q
What is your carbon footprint?
A
The amount of greenhouse gases we produce each year.
2
Q
What is incineration?
A
It is the burning of waste under controlled conditions to recycle it as it turns to energy.
3
Q
Who is the minister for the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government?
A
Alan Kelly
4
Q
Name 3 National Parks.
A
Killarney National Park, co. Kerry Wicklow Mountains National Park, co. Wicklow Glenveagh National Park, co. Donegal He Burren National Park, co. Clare Connemara National Park, co. Galway Ballycoy National Park, co. Mayo
5
Q
What are 3 uses of trees?
A
Producing food of wildlife Protecting soil from erosion Absorbing pollutants Providing a habitat for plants, animals, birds... Adding valuable nutrients to the soil
6
Q
What is the Green Party?
A
A political party in Ireland for the protection of the environment.
7
Q
What are 3 fossil fuels?
A
Coal
Gas
Oil
8
Q
What is the main greenhouse gas?
A
Carbon dioxide
9
Q
What are the 4 Rs?
A
Reduce, reuse, recycle, repair.
