Theme D Flashcards
Define Greenhouse Effect and how it affects climate change
Greenhouse effect is a natural process,where heat from the Sun is trapped in our atmosphere by gases such as CO2 and Methane.
This keeps the earth Warm
Define Carbon Footprint
carbon footprint is a measurement of amount of greenhouse gases produced by a person, organization or activity in a given time such as a year
Describe the waste hierarchy
The waste hierarchy lists the ways of dealing waste from the most sustainable at the top to the least sustainable at the bottom
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
Dispose
Describe Reduce
Reduce means producing less waste, for example buying less or choosing products that have less packaging
Describe Reuse
Using an item again and again,
example is donating item to a charity shop
Describe Recycle
Recycle means an item can be turned into something else
this uses the most energy so not sutainabilityn
Define Renewable Energy
A source of energy collected from resources which will not run out in a human lifetime
Benefits of Wind Renewable Energy
Green jobs are created by setting up renewable sources
Reduced carbon emissions: will reduced greenhouse effect as there is less need to burn fossil fuels
Less dependance on imports and a more secure supply: U will no longer rely on trading with Arab states for oil and can produce their own local energy
Negatives of Wind Renewable Energy
High Set up Costs: Wind farms are expensive to set up
Walney in Cumbria cost over 1 billion
it will take 20 years for the investment to break even
Describe the 2015 Climate Change Agreement
An agreement between 195 countries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to prevent global temperatures increasing by more than 1.5 degrees
Each country has a targebt for reducing their greenhouse gas emissions, which will become more ambitious every year
Positives of 2015 Climate Change Agreement
Most Governments have agreed to review their progress every5 years, and to set more ambitious targets and sharing these will other countries for evaluation
100 Billion Dollars has been pledged to support LEDCs to reduce carbon emissions. This makes it more equitable(fair)
Negatives of 2015 Climate Change Agreement
The Agreement is non binding-this means that there are no consequence for countries that fail to reach targets
Countries can leave agreement anytime. USA joined the agreement when Biden became president and USA left the agreement when Trump took charge again
It will cost money for countries to reduce their emmisions
Positive Economic Impacts of Tourism
Can Generate income for local People
Negative Economic Impact of tourism
Most of the money earned in tourism does not stay in the place where it is earned. 17% of Kenya tourist earning leaks away from the Kenyan Economy
Many Jobs are seasonal
Positive Environmental Impact of Tourism
Money can be spend on improving the community(roads, airports)
tourist attractions such as scenery and historic buildings are likely to be conserved because of tourism
Negative Environment Impact of Tourism
Tourism makes high demands on water. Tourists use up water which is needed for agriculture . Zanzibar locals use 60 liters a day where as tourists use 685 liters
Important ecosystems such as mangrove forests are destroyed to create beach sites
Positive Cultural Impact of Tourism
Tourism can open up areas to other cultures . helping people to understand each other
can generate pride in history, culture , environment of locals
Negative Cultural Impact of Tourism
Restaurants , bars and other entertainment can bring disturbing public behavior
tourists may forget to follow local culture which may be offensive to locals, Example: eating during Ramadan in Dubai
Describe a responsible tourist
A tourist who respects the environment and people in the place they visit
explain how to be a responsible tourist
Travel locally to cut down CO2 emissions from planes
Respect local culture to not offend locals
Leave no trace to protect ecosystem
Purchase from local shops to ensure locals benefit from tourism
Describe and explain ecotourism
Ecotourism is a sustainable form of tourism which involves protect the environment and local way of life at the destination
Asses how ecotourism can protect the environment(Nam Ha)
100 locals in 57 villages are employed as guides offering up lodges and forest camps to tourists. Within this role they are able to monitor and protect the environment against poachers
Over 8000 dollars has been donated to specific conversation projects
Locals can now see the benefit in environment- instead of cutting down an orchid for 20 cents they can bring a tour group to see them for 5 dollars
Positive Effects of Climate Change on People
Green Jobs will be created in industries such as renewable energy
For Example in Denmark
Negative Effects of Climates Change on People
Climate Change has lead to forest fires in places such as California, which lead to loss of properties and infrastructure
