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Atmosphere

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The layer of air round the earth.

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Biodiversity

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

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Climate

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The average weather over many years.

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Conserve

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Not to waste resources.

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Drought

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A prolonged period of below average precipitation.

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Ecosystem

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

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Environment

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The air, land, water, plants and wildlife.

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Extinct

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No longer in existence.

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Geothermal energy

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Heat and electricity produced from hot, underground water.

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Global warming

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

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Habitat

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

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Hydroelectric power

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Electricity produced by water being released through dam turbines.

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Landfill

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

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National Park

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

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Non-renewable energy

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

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Recycling

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The reuse of waste materials.

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Renewable energy

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A sustainable source of power which can be used indefinitely.

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Stewardship

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Looking after resources in a sustainable way for the future.

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What are some causes of local environmental issues?

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  • 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.
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What are some solutions for local environmental issues?

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

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

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What are some problems Camden is experiencing?

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  • Traffic and Transport.
  • Food and Water waste.
  • Energy use.
  • Litter and waste.
  • Air pollution.
  • Light pollution.
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How many national parks does the UK have?

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15

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What are the three aims of national parks?

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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.

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Where is Snowdonia National Park?

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North Wales.

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What are the benefits of tourism for Snowdonia National Park?

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

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What is the enhanced greenhouse effect?

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A thick layer of gases put into our atmosphere.

29
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Is nuclear renewable or non-renewable?

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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.

30
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What happened in the 21st century?

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The ten warmest years on record.

31
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Name three greenhouse gases.

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CO2, methane and nitrous oxide.

32
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What industries contribute to Global Warming?

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

33
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Describe the UK energy mix approximately on one day in March.

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34
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What are some impacts to our climate caused by global warming?

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  • Increase in land and ocean temperatures.
  • Melting ice at poles and mountain glaciers.
  • Rising sea levels.
  • More extreme weather.
35
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By the end of the century, if we fail to change our behaviour, how high will temperatures go?

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3 degrees Celsius.

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What is air pollution and how can we limit it?

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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

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What is water pollution and how can we limit it?

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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.

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What is land pollution and how can we limit it?

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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.

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