SER Flashcards

1
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Name harmful substances that can be found in food *4

A

*antibiotics
*pesticides
*sodium benzoate
*shiny sweet surfaces from insects

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2
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Examples of environmental hazards *5

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*soil erosion
*pollution
*floods
*fire
*radiation

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3
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Pollution

A

Introduction of harmful substances in an environment

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4
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Environmental factors that cause ill health on a personal level *4

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*attitudes
*safety
*first aid skills
*coping with disaster

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5
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How to be positive in light of bad possibilities *3

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*optimism&raquo_space;> complaining, pity
*plan for environmental hazards likely to occur
*have first aid kit

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6
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What must an emergency action plan include *5

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*possible hazards
*how to act (attitude)
*what to do if disaster occurs
*list what’s included in emergency kit
*emergency contacts

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7
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Climate change definition

A

Change in earths
Atmosphere
Temperature
Rainfall patterns
Weather patterns

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8
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Global warming

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Increase in temperature of earths atmosphere

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9
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Mitigation

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Steps taken to reduce effects

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10
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Adaptation

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Putting strategies in place to make positive impact

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11
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What can be impacted as a result of climate change *4

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*ecosystems
*oceans
*humans
*weather patterns

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12
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What does being proactive mean *2

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*aiming to minimise climate change effects
*mitigating and adapting

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Ways to participate in community service - that addresses contemporary environmental issues *5

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*start campaigns
*volunteer at organisations
*start recycling programs
*get involved in cleanups
*spread awareness

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