environment issues

Question 1

Everyone has a right to

Answer 1

• environment that does not harm

- have the environment protected for the benefit of living people

Question 2

What laws will protect environment for the benefit of living people

Answer 2

• prevent pollution and damage to environment
• support conservation
• make sure that we use natural resources carefully

Question 3

What are the areas that the law covers

Answer 3

• air pollution- to protect the air and prevent air pollution
• waste management- how to get rid of rubbish
• conservation -looking after our land
• water -protecting water from pollution also making it accessible
• littering- dump rubbish

Question 4

What happens if you refuse your use of energy

Answer 4

• save money
• protect the environment eg electricity comes from fossil fuels
• reduce pollution eg burning fuels

Question 5

what takes up the most electricity in your home

Answer 5

-the geyser

Question 6

What can you save the money on hot water

Answer 6

• set temp to 60’
• rather leave it on
• get blanket for geyser
• cover pipes with insulation

Question 7

What can you save the money on washing

Answer 7

• fill sink don’t let water run

- when washing hands use cold water

Question 8

What can you save the money on lighting

Answer 8

• turn off light when leaving room

- replace bulbs with CFL

Question 9

What can you save the money on electrical appliances

Answer 9

• switch all off if not in use
• unplug appliances when not in use
• dry laundry in sun
• deforest food night before

Question 10

What can you save the money on stove and oven

Answer 10

• keep lids on pots
• cook several dishes at once
• dont use stove heat place

Question 11

What can you save the money on kettle

Answer 11

-use cold water to fill the kettle

Question 12

What can you save the money on fridge

Answer 12

• make sure that the rubber seals are in a good condition
• place fridge away from heat
• freezer must always be full
• hot food natural cool down

Question 13

What can you save the money on washing machine

Answer 13

• short cold cycles more economical
• load the machine full
• wash at 60’ not at 90’

Question 14

What can you save the money on heating

Answer 14

• close windows
• open curtains
• seal up cracks in walls
• keep tiles covered in mats

Question 15

What is global warming

Answer 15

-the pollution makes the earth warmer

Question 16

What is toxic waste

Answer 16

-is poisonous to people

Question 17

What are rain forests

Answer 17

-they are been destroyed for farming land

Question 18

What are expanding desert

Answer 18

-used to be land but now desert

eg drought

Question 19

what is water pollution

Answer 19

affects ocean rivers dames and lakes

Question 20

Whats reduce

Answer 20

-to make smaller

Question 21

What is reuse

Answer 21

to reuse them

Question 22

What is recycle

Answer 22

-separate your waste so that object can be recycled

Question 23

What should we recycle reuse and reduce

Answer 23

• reduce pollution
• save energy
• conserve natural resources

Question 24

Why are people suffering from poor health

Answer 24

• people are less active
• people eat unhealthily
• more stress
• made unwell by the environment

Question 25

What do people need for good health

Answer 25

• hygienic environment
• clean
• healthy food
• a warm and safe place to live
• education about health and safety

Question 26

what are human rights

Answer 26

-make sure that we treat others and treated with fairness, acceptance, tolerance and respect

Question 27

what is the violation of human rights

Answer 27

-When someone is treated in a way which goes against human rights pg 114-116