Pollution
What can air pollution be caused by?
Exhaust fumes, burning fossil fuels, nuclear accidents
What is the most common reason for divorce?
Different priorities, interests
What does GM stand for?
Genetically Modified
What is the natural disaster called that involves the shaking of the Earth's surface?
Earthquake
What is consumer society?
A society where people buy goods and sercices to support the economy
What are the consequences of light pollution?
Affect human health like headaches, migrane, discomfort of the eyes
How can lack of communication lead to divorce?
Repeated arguments, not feeling heard
How do GM crops use fewer resources?
They need less water, soil nutrients, pesticides
What is a landslide?
What problems can advertising cause?
It makes people want things they don't need
What kinds of pollution did the texts mention?
Air, water, land, soil, radioactive, noise, light, visual
How can financial differences cause problems in a marriage?
Different spending and saving habits can create conflicts
How can GM food help children?
It can improve nutrition and reduce malnutrition
What can cause an earthquake?
An earthquake is caused by the sudden release of energy when plates shift or break in the Earth's crust.
What do you know about the excessive proccessing of fast food?
reduces food-,diversity, quality and safety
How are humans indirectly affected by soil and water pollution?
Polluted soil and water can contaminate crops leading to long-term health issues in humans such as cancer
When is divorce the best solution?
Violence, cheating
How can GM food affect antibiotic treatments?
They are resistant so antibiotic treatment might not be effective
What causes a tsunami, and how is it linked to underwater earthquakes?
Tsunamis are often caused by underwater earthquakes creating large waves.
How does consumer society affect human creativity and innovation?
It can support them by rewarding hard work and offering market success.
What links can be drawn between land, water, and air pollution?
They often overlap: land waste leaks into water, burning waste affects the air
What problems can children face during and after a divorce?
Stress, blame themselves, emotional and school struggles
What are some risks of GM crops?
No long-term testing, health risks, resistance, can get into other crops
How do deforestation and urban growth increase natural disaster risks?
Deforestation weakens soil, raising landslide risk. Urban areas reduce water absorption, making floods worse.
Why is it misleading to say that buying products saves time?
Because people must work longer hours to earn money for those products.