Religeon And Life Glossary Flashcards
Evolution
Change in inherited traits in a species
Fossil fuels
The earth natural resources , coal , oil and gas
Hospice
A place that cares for dying usually from an incurable disease
Hypothesis
A proposed explanation of something
Natural resources
The resources the earth provides without the aid of mankind
Natural selection
One of the basic mechanisms of evolution
Pesticide
Chemicals used to kills pests especially crops
Pro choice
Pressure groups which campaign for the right of woman to decide on abortion
Pro life
Pressure groups which campaign against abortion /euthanasia
Quality of life
How good/comfortable life is
Right to die
Ye belief that a human being should be able to control their own death
Sanctity of life
Life is special ; life is created by god
Science
Knowledge coming from observer regularity in nature and experimentation
Stewardship
Duty to look after the world and life
Sustainable energy
Resources that are renewable e.g. Solar, wind and nuclear power
