SER Flashcards
Name harmful substances that can be found in food *4
*antibiotics
*pesticides
*sodium benzoate
*shiny sweet surfaces from insects
Examples of environmental hazards *5
*soil erosion
*pollution
*floods
*fire
*radiation
Pollution
Introduction of harmful substances in an environment
Environmental factors that cause ill health on a personal level *4
*attitudes
*safety
*first aid skills
*coping with disaster
How to be positive in light of bad possibilities *3
*optimism»_space;> complaining, pity
*plan for environmental hazards likely to occur
*have first aid kit
What must an emergency action plan include *5
*possible hazards
*how to act (attitude)
*what to do if disaster occurs
*list what’s included in emergency kit
*emergency contacts
Climate change definition
Change in earths
Atmosphere
Temperature
Rainfall patterns
Weather patterns
Global warming
Increase in temperature of earths atmosphere
Mitigation
Steps taken to reduce effects
Adaptation
Putting strategies in place to make positive impact
What can be impacted as a result of climate change *4
*ecosystems
*oceans
*humans
*weather patterns
What does being proactive mean *2
*aiming to minimise climate change effects
*mitigating and adapting
Ways to participate in community service - that addresses contemporary environmental issues *5
*start campaigns
*volunteer at organisations
*start recycling programs
*get involved in cleanups
*spread awareness