Environmental Risks of Economic Development

Question 1

What are the 4 types of pollution?

Answer 1

water
air
noise
visual

Question 2

What is a resource?

Answer 2

anything that we use

Question 3

What are the impacts of water pollution?

Answer 3

• eutrophication - water pollution can cause excessive growth of algae, killing fish
• disease from drinking contaminated water, water-borne diseases like cholera
• kills marine life/disrupts food chains

Question 4

What are some solutions for water pollution?

Answer 4

• treat water
• invest in infrastructure (water pipes)
• more regulation (fines for pollution water)

Question 5

What are the local impacts of air pollution?

Answer 5

• breathing difficulties particularly for asthma sufferers
• acid rain
• smog, reducing visibility
• loss/damage to natural vegetation
• animals killed/poisoned
• habitat loss
• extinction of species
• negative impact on ecosystems/foodchains
• acid rain pollutes water
• acid rain decreases soil pH

Question 6

What are the global impacts of air pollution?

Answer 6

• acid rain
• enhanced global warming
• habitat loss
• extinction of species

Question 7

What are some solutions for air pollution?

Answer 7

• move industry away from polluted areas
• have government legislation to limit amount of pollution from industries
• use renewable energy sources
• invest in public transport to reduce number of cars

Question 8

What are the impacts of noise pollution?

Answer 8

• disturbs animal breeding patterns
• causes animals to leave area
• increases stress levels
• disturbs sleep

Question 9

What are some solutions for noise pollution?

Answer 9

• loud music not allowed at night
• industrial noise produced by sound proofing
• road traffic noise can be reduced by maintaining cars properly

Question 10

What are the impacts of visual pollution?

Answer 10

eye sore

Question 11

What are some solutions for visual pollution?

Answer 11

screen with trees

Question 12

Tourism in Kenya

Answer 12

• majority tourists go on safaris, mainly to National Parks (e.g. Maasai/Amboseli)
• in 2024 2.5million tourists were recorded
• in 2024 $2billion generated in tourist sector, 1.6% of its GDP

Question 13

What are the risks of tourism in Kenya?

Answer 13

• negative impacts on breeding patterns - (especially big 5), noise pollution disturbs wildlife, affecting the ecosystem, litter can kill animals
• destruction of vegetation - tourists trampling on fragile grass, accidentally bringing invasive species by bringing insects/seeds on boots, deforestation to make room for hotels
• hunting for sport/trophy hunting - only 2450 wild lions live in kenya, due to loss of habitat & hunting

Question 14

How is tourism in Kenya managed?

Answer 14

• negative impact on breeding patterns - minimum distance from animals (usually 5m), limit number of tourists (Kampi Ya Kanzi only 12) reucing noise & litter
• destruction of vegetation - limit no. tourists in national park at a time, local sustainable building methods (thatched roofed tents in Kampi Ya Kanzi)
• hunting for sport/trophy hunting - elephant hunting & ivory trade was banned in 1973, but it still happens illegally for demand for elephant tusks internationally, education of tourists could stop this, conservation fee of $120 can protect wildlife & Masasai guides educates tourists on importance of conservation (e.g. Kampi Ya Kanzi)