Key Definitions - environment Flashcards
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Definition of environment?
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The natural surroundings where people, plants and animals live
2
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Definition of resources?
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These are natural materials that are useful to people e.g. Coal, iron, ore, water, trees, wildlife and beaches
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Definition of pollution?
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Happens when people misuse resources
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Definition of conservation?
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When people use resources carefully and protect the environment e.g. Limiting damage
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Definition of sustainable development?
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It’s development that needs the present without damaging or limiting needs in future
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Examples of environmental issues?
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Littering Deforestation Air pollution Destruction of wild habitat by buildings No clean food or water Global warming Oil spills Water pollution and disease Overuse of resources Harming/poaching animals
