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Unit 2 Geography CCEA GCSE > Theme D: Managing Our Environment > Flashcards

Theme D: Managing Our Environment Flashcards

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What is meant by the greenhouse affect?

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A natural process where heat from the sun is trapped in the atmosphere by greenhouse gasses

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How does the greenhouse effect work?

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Suns rays enter the atmosphere
Some solar radiation is reflected back into space
Some of it is trapped in atmosphere due to greenhouse gasses

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How do LEDCs contribute to global warming?

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They want to develop their country. This means they burn for fuel and they can only develop if they keep burning fossil fuels

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Explain the impact of global warming in terms of ice caps and glaciers.

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Ice caps and glaciers will melt. This will increase the sea level and therefore make coastal regions in the world uninhabitable

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Explain the impact of global warming on the weather

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It will affect weather patterns and therefore there may be more extreme weather

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List 3 OPPORTUNITIES as a result of global warming

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Less winter deaths
Faster Sitka Spruce Tree growth in Scotland (Used for paper)
More UK Tourism

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List 3 THREATS as a result of global warming

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Coastal erosion
Water shortages
More pests in forests

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In what region, in the summer, has there been an increase in rainfall due to global warming?

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Britain

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Since 1900, how much have global sea levels risen by? (CM)

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17cm

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In the next 100 years, if global temps rise by 2-3C, what percentage of species may go extinct?

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20 to 30%

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How does coral bleaching work?

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Ocean becomes more acidic (Ocean acidification)
Happens because of oceans absorbing CO2
Leads to bleaching and eventually death of coral

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In Australia, where is an example of an area that may be affected by coral bleaching?

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Great Barrier Reef

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How will species in the UK adapt to warmer temperatures?

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Move northwards or higher up mountains

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What percentage will rice production fall by in South Africa due to global warming?

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10%

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What percentage will maize production increase by in Europe due to global warming?

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25%

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Why may some people die due to global warming?

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Events such as droughts and floods

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As glaciers in the Himalayas melt, there will be a shortage of drinking water. What river provides water for drinking and agriculture to 500 million people?

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Ganges River

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In the UK, by 2080, what could the cost flood protection be?

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12 billion

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What country is investing in green tech to create jobs for people?

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Denmark

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As a result of climate change, what is Brazil’s GDP meant to drop by in 2100?

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83%

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What is meant by the term “Carbon Footprint”?

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A measurement of the amount of greenhouse gasses produced by a person or organisation in a given time

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List 2 ways a person could reduce their carbon footprint

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Walk or cycle
Buy less bottled water

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How does a person’s carbon footprint contribute to climate change?

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Their actions may produce greenhouse gasses

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lIn terms of waste production , what does “reduce” mean?

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Produce less waste

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In order from best to worst, list the 4 stages of the waste hierarchy.
Reduce Reuse Recycle Dispose
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What does "reuse" mean and give an example.
Reuse means a person can use the same product again Eg Donate to a charity shop
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Before the 2013 5p bag tax, in NI, how many plastic bags, on average, were used in supermarkets?
190 million
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In terms of waste materials, what does the term "recycle" mean?
When waste materials are remade into new products
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In Northern Ireland, what fraction of our waste can be recycled?
Two Thirds
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What does the term "rethink" mean?
Getting people to think how they could reduce their waste further
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What does the term "refuse" mean?
Saying no to an item you do not want or need
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Why should our resources be looked after?
For future generations
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Why do LEDCs need to exploit their resources?
To develop
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What does the term "sustainable" mean?
Using something in a way which does not cause harm to the environment and will be there for future generations
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How are biofuels produced? (Definition)
Biofuels are produced by the breakdown of plant material or waste by bacteria to produce methane gas
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What does the term "sustainable tourism" mean?
Tourism that protects the local environment and people without causing issues for the future
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What type of scale tourism developments is mass tourism and who is it intended for?
Large scale tourism developments for large numbers of tourists
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What are the 4 factors that have lead to an increase in tourism?
Increase in leisure time Increase in disposable income Cheaper travel Older people live longer
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What locations are jobs made as a result of tourism
Hotels Restaurants Souvenir shops
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How many people worldwide are employed in tourism?
Over 200 million
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What percentage of global earnings come from tourism?
11%
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In Kenya, what percentage of earnings from tourism leak away?
17%
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What type of services are of little value to local people?
Tourism services such as Souvenir shops
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What buildings and areas will local councils take care of if they know tourists will be attracted to?
Historic buildings and scenic countryside
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The local people in Zambia use less than 50L of water a day, how much do tourists in hotels use?
931L
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Why are turtles dying and becoming endangered in Cyprus?
Eggs hatch at night Moonlight meant to guide them to sea Lights from the hotel confuse them Cross road and die
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How does the development of infrastructure for tourism benefit local people?
New airports and roads are constructed for tourists to help them reach their destination
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When a tourist visits a country, what will they have the chance to learn?
Other cultures
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How is local culture preserved by tourism?
Tourism brings money
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Traditional costumes and dances often become devalued by tourism, why is this and what US State can we see this occurring?
Preformed for money Hawaii
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Tourists behaviour can offend the local people. At the Uluru (Ayers Rock), Australia, what percentage of tourists climb the mountain when asked not to by the Aboriginal people?
38%
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What is meant by a "responsible tourist"?
A tourist who respects the environment and the people in the place they visit
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How could a tourist display social responsibility?
Respect local customs Be polite Say please and thank you in the local language
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How could a tourist display economic responsibility?
Buy local food Eat at local restaurants or cafes Buy local goods and services
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How could a tourist display environmental responsibility?
Don't pick wild flowers Don't litter Leave as small of a carbon footprint as possible
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What is meant by "ecotourism"?
A type of tourism where visitors enjoy nature but also protect the environment and protect the local life
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What is the aim of ecotourism? (What impact does it try to reduce?)
To reduce the impact tourism has on the environment
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How could an ecotourist protect the environment?
Keep to footpaths
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How could an ecotourist support the local economy?
Shop at local stores or stay in locally owned accommodation
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How could an ecotourist avoid interfering with wildlife?
Don't scare or feed animals
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By 2048, what could happen to all global fisheries?
They could collapse
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Rising sea temperatures and ocean acidification can affect the production of fish, how many people globally depend on fish to make a living?
520 million
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Because of drier summers, river flow will be reduced. How many people in the UK, by 2050, will live in areas with water shortages?
Anywhere from 27-59 million
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In Zanzibar, how much water (In Litres) do locals use a day and how much do tourists in hotels use a day?
Locals use less than 50L Tourists use more than 931L a day

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