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Why are fossil fuels bad?
What are fossil fuels used for?
To create energy (electrcity)
What is one animal that is extinct due to humans?
The Dodo, Tasmanian Tiger, Tasmanian Devil, Mammoth, Sabre-toothed tiger, Ground Sloth
How can we stop species from going extinct?
Sustainable hunting, not over-fishing, reducing carbon emissions to stop climate change, stopping deforestation and destroying habitats
What is the term used to describe coral dying due to climate change?
Coral bleaching
What are two extreme weather events caused by climate change?
Droughts/floods/storms
In which state is the Great Barrier Reef located?
Queensland
Why is plastic detrimental for the environment?
Doesn't break down/chokes animals/releases chemicals/fossil fuels are used to make it
What is the term used for energy that can be re-used?
Renewable energy
What are the two main greenhouses gases?
Carbon dioxide and methane
What are three alternatives to fossil fuels?
Solar, wind and hydro (water) powered energy
What are three ways we can reduce our carbon footprint?
Recycling, using less paper, carboard/reusable packaging, metal/paper straws, reusable drink bottles, using public transport/riding/walking, turning off powerpoints and lights when not using etc.
What are two impacts of coral bleaching?
Two of the following: marine life have nowhere to live, fish species will decrease as they won't have shelter from predators, no seafood for humans, ecosystems are affected, tourism impacted
What are the three types of fossil fuels?
Oil, gas and coal
What is deforestation?
The process of cutting down trees and forests for human use
What are three reasons for deforestation?
To make paper, for timber, for cattle, for palm oil, mining, housing
How can the government do to reduce carbon emissions?
Stop mining/start using more renewable energy/increasing the fines for over production of carbon emissions
What are the five types of pollution?
Air, land/soil, water, plastic, radioactive
Describe the cause of coral bleaching
Rising water temp causes algae living on coral to be expelled from the coral, causing it to die as it provides food for the coral
What are three effects of climate change?