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What is the local environment?

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The local environment is the environment we can see from the window or while walking down the street.

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What is the difference between natural and built environments?

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Natural environment is unchanged by people, while built environment is created by people.

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What are some threats to natural environments?

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Threats include pollution, deforestation, resource consumption, and waste.

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What is sustainable development?

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Sustainable development meets present and future needs without wasting resources or harming the environment.

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What does stewardship mean?

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Stewardship is using resources in a sustainable way.

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What are natural resources?

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Natural resources are physical features such as climate, vegetation, soil, wildlife, and water.

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Why is sustainable development considered sensible?

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It uses but does not waste resources, improves ways of life without threatening them, and considers the needs of today without damaging the future.

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What does conservation mean?

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Conservation means protecting the environment.

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What is habitat?

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Habitat is the natural environment where animals and plants live.

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What is an environmental audit in schools?

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An environmental audit assesses how schools maintain the local environment.

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What are some areas covered in a school environmental audit?

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Areas include energy usage, school grounds maintenance, waste management, transport, food and drink options, and water conservation.

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What is air pollution?

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Air pollution is any substance in the air that is harmful to people and other living things.

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What are the main causes of air pollution in cities?

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The main causes include vehicles fueled by petrol or diesel.

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What are the most harmful pollutants?

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The most harmful pollutants are nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter.

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What are some impacts of air pollution on school travel?

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Pupils are exposed to higher levels of pollution on journeys than at home or school, especially along main roads.

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What can schools do to reduce air pollution?

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Schools can reduce traffic, plant green screens, and promote walking and cycling.

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What is a national park?

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A national park is a large area of beautiful countryside protected by law.

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What are the three main aims of national parks?

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To conserve beauty, wildlife, and heritage; to help visitors enjoy the area; and to meet the needs of local residents.

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What is the Lake District National Park known for?

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It is the largest and most popular national park in Britain, attracting over 14 million visitors annually.

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What are some attractions in the Lake District National Park?

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Attractions include walking, climbing, fishing, visiting historic sites, and enjoying local cuisine.

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What are some conflicts in land use in national parks?

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Conflicts include issues between locals and tourists, farmers and tourists, and developers and conservationists.

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What is the aim of sustainable management in national parks?

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To ensure visitors enjoy the park while conserving it for future generations.

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What is the Maasai Mara Game Reserve?

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Established in 1961, it is a wildlife reserve in Kenya known for its diverse animals and annual wildebeest migration.

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What are some attractions of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve?

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Attractions include wildlife viewing, bird watching, and experiencing Masai culture.

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What are some conflicts in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve?

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Conflicts include cultural practices of the Maasai, competition for pastures, and land use pressures from agriculture.

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are those that cannot be used up because they are continually replenished, like wind or solar power.

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What are non-renewable resources?

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Non-renewable resources cannot be replenished once used, such as fossil fuels.

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What percentage of the UK’s energy came from non-renewable sources in 2019?

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Only 40% of energy in the UK came from non-renewable sources.

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What are the main sources of renewable energy?

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The main sources are wind, solar, biomass, tidal, and hydropower.

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What are some advantages of wind power?

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Wind power is cheap, efficient in winter, has high output, and land around turbines can still be used for farming.

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What are some disadvantages of wind power?

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Disadvantages include visual pollution, noise, limited suitable sites, and potential harm to birds.

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What is global warming?

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Global warming refers to the heating up of our planet over the last 40 years, with average world temperatures increasing.

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What are some causes of global warming?

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Causes include carbon dioxide emissions from power stations, methane from waste, and deforestation.

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What are some effects of global warming?

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Effects include rising sea levels, increased storms, droughts, and loss of biodiversity.

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What are some ways to stop global warming?

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Ways include planting trees, using renewable energy, conserving energy, and reducing meat consumption.

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What is water pollution?

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Water pollution is contamination of water by substances like sewage, chemicals, and plastics.

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What are some sources of water pollution?

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Sources include agricultural runoff, industrial waste, microplastics, and untreated sewage.

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What is land pollution?

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Land pollution is contamination of the land, including soil and ground beneath it.

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What are some causes of land pollution?

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Causes include solid waste, chemicals, and industrial activities.

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What is land pollution?

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Land pollution is contamination of the land, including the soil and the ground beneath it.

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What is the most common form of land pollutants?

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Solid waste is the most common form of land pollutants such as food, garden waste, paper, glass and metal containers.

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What happens to most solid waste?

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Most of the solid waste is sent to landfills.

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What can be done with most solid waste?

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Most of the solid waste can be recycled and burnt to generate electricity.

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What gas is produced from decomposing organic waste?

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Most of the organic waste decomposes to give off methane, a greenhouse gas.

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What are the consequences of landfills?

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Landfills are smelly and the land cannot be used for many years even after the landfill site is full.

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How do chemicals used in farming contribute to land pollution?

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Chemicals used in farming such as fertilisers and pesticides can build up in the soil and contaminate it.

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What is a consequence of mining on land pollution?

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Mining produces rock debris that pile up in waste heaps. Minerals such as iron, copper and mercury leach into the soil polluting it.

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How do factories contribute to land pollution?

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Factories and power stations produce chemicals that have to be stored. Sometimes the storage containers leak these chemicals into the soil.

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