Environment

Question 1

Atmosphere

Answer 1

The layer of air round the earth.

Question 2

Biodiversity

Answer 2

The number and variety of all living things within an ecosystem.

Question 3

Climate

Answer 3

The average weather over many years.

Question 4

Conserve

Answer 4

Not to waste resources.

Question 5

Drought

Answer 5

A prolonged period of below average precipitation.

Question 6

Ecosystem

Answer 6

An area displaying a distinctive interaction between plants, animals and the physical environment.

Question 7

Environment

Answer 7

The air, land, water, plants and wildlife.

Question 8

Extinct

Answer 8

No longer in existence.

Question 9

Geothermal energy

Answer 9

Heat and electricity produced from hot, underground water.

Question 10

Global warming

Answer 10

The long term rise in world
temperatures since pre-industrial times.

Question 11

Habitat

Answer 11

An area in which plants and animals have adapted in order to survive there.

Question 12

Hydroelectric power

Answer 12

Electricity produced by water being released through dam turbines.

Question 13

Landfill

Answer 13

The disposal of waste in natural or man-made holes in the ground.

Question 14

National Park

Answer 14

An area of countryside of outstanding beauty which is protected from development.

Question 15

Non-renewable energy

Answer 15

A source of power which can not be used indefinitely/finite.

Question 16

Recycling

Answer 16

The reuse of waste materials.

Question 17

Renewable energy

Answer 17

A sustainable source of power which can be used indefinitely.

Question 18

Stewardship

Answer 18

Looking after resources in a sustainable way for the future.

Question 19

What are some causes of local environmental issues?

Answer 19

• Finchley Road nearby.
• A highly populated area with a number of schools close by, which greatly increases traffic, congestion and litter.
• The average Camden resident emits 15 tonnes of CO2 annually, compared to the UK average of 13 tonnes.

Question 20

What are some solutions for local environmental issues?

Answer 20

• Changing street lights to energy-efficient LED lights.
• Fitting 184 solar panels to the Swiss Cottage library.
• The councils energy is supplied by renewable sources.
• Increased cycle routes.
• Camden Forest 2025 (aiming to plant 2025 trees by 2025).
• Visioning Camden 2030 (asking locals to imagine the borough in 2030 if the impacts of climate change had been dealt with.

Question 21

What was the result of the solutions for local environmental issues?

Answer 21

These efforts saw a reduction in the 2019/2020 carbon emissions by 51% compared to 10 years earlier.

Question 22

What are some problems Camden is experiencing?

Answer 22

• Traffic and Transport.
• Food and Water waste.
• Energy use.
• Litter and waste.
• Air pollution.
• Light pollution.

Question 23

How many national parks does the UK have?

Answer 23

15

Question 24

What are the three aims of national parks?

Answer 24

1) Conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage.
2) Promote opportunities for understanding and enjoying national parks by the public.
3) To meet socio-economic needs of the local communities.

Question 25

Where is Snowdonia National Park?

Answer 25

North Wales.

Question 26

What are the benefits of tourism for Snowdonia National Park?

Answer 26

- Jobs for the locals - Income for the local economy - Preserves the local services (transport, shops, etc) - Tourists enjoy the scenery.

Question 27

What are the solutions to the following problems: - Damage to the local environment (litter, footpath erosion, fire) - Wildlife and vegetation disturbance. - Traffic and congestion leading to increased pollution. - Increase in goods prices - Holiday homes push up local house prices - Unprepared hikers - stretching local services.

Answer 27

- Use local materials to repair paths, close off areas. - Education of visitors. - Use of park and ride, local bus services, cycling routes. Other suggestions include : - Charging visitors - Campaigns to encourage visitors to take more care - Encourage visitors to visit different areas within the national park.

Question 28

What is the enhanced greenhouse effect?

Answer 28

A thick layer of gases put into our atmosphere.

Question 29

Is nuclear renewable or non-renewable?

Answer 29

Non renewable, but unlike other non-renewable sources, it doesn't emit CO2 emissions. However, nuclear waste has to be stored safely as it is dangerous.

Question 30

What happened in the 21st century?

Answer 30

The ten warmest years on record.

Question 31

Name three greenhouse gases.

Answer 31

CO2, methane and nitrous oxide.

Question 32

What industries contribute to Global Warming?

Answer 32

Industry Transport Deforestation/burning Landfill Rice cultivation Livestock Fertilisers Burning fossil fuels Air conditioning

Question 33

Describe the UK energy mix approximately on one day in March.

Answer 33

Question 34

What are some impacts to our climate caused by global warming?

Answer 34

- Increase in land and ocean temperatures. - Melting ice at poles and mountain glaciers. - Rising sea levels. - More extreme weather.

Question 35

By the end of the century, if we fail to change our behaviour, how high will temperatures go?

Answer 35

3 degrees Celsius.

Question 36

What is air pollution and how can we limit it?

Answer 36

Air pollution consists of chemicals or particles in the air that can harm the health of humans, animals and plants. We can: - Use public transport - Use electric or hybrid cars - Car share - Use renewable energy sources - Plant trees - Turn of lights and devices when not in use - Holiday locally or in the UK

Question 37

What is water pollution and how can we limit it?

Answer 37

Water pollution is any form of contamination that people put into water- sewage, chemicals, plastics. We can: - Reduce water use - Use environmentally friendly cleaning products - Buy organic food - Take your rubbish with you - Reduce use of plastic bags - Be careful what you put down the drain or toilet.

Question 37

What is land pollution and how can we limit it?

Answer 37

Land pollution is contamination of the land including soil and the ground beneath, it includes litter, organic waste, agriculture, mining and industry waste. We can: - Reduce what you buy - Reuse items - Recycle and compost - Buy biodegradable items - Store chemicals/waste in containers that do not leak.