Unit 3

Question 1

Sustainable development

Answer 1

Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

Question 2

Food miles

Answer 2

the distance food has travelled to get to your plate

Question 3

Carbon footprint

Answer 3

the total amount of greenhouse gases (including carbon dioxide and methane) that are generated by our actions

Question 4

Carbon offsetting

Answer 4

Carbon offsets are tradable “rights” or certificates linked to activities that lower the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere.

Question 5

Carbon neutral

Answer 5

Carbon neutrality means having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere in carbon sinks

Question 6

Climate change

Answer 6

Climate change refers to significant changes in global temperature, precipitation, wind patterns and other measures of climate that occur over several decades or longer.