Energy
What is a non renewable energy source
Coal, nuclear energy, natural gas
One requirement for food security
Nutritious or safe food
What gas do humans exhale that contribute to the greenhouse effect
Carbon dioxide
Example of sustainable resource
Wind, solar, water, etc energy
What is the impact of melting sea glaciers
Rising sea levels
One environmental impact of fossil fuels
pollution, global warming or climate change
Reasons why water security is becoming a global problem
Population growth, climate change, pollution
How does smog form
A reaction between sunlight and pollutants
Definition of sustainability
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations
Reasons for climate change
Burning fossil fuels or deforestation
Why fossil fuels are still widely used
Cheap, easy to obtain
Common cause of energy insecurity in developing countries
Lack of funds or lack of infrastructure
One way humans can reduce air pollution
Public transportation
One way schools can become more sustainable
Recycling, reducing waste, solar panels for energy
How can climate change affect biodiversity
Habitat loss, increase of extinction risk, stress on the organisms
How can countries start using more sustainable energy
Investing in renewable energy, make new policies, and become more efficient in energy use
How do droughts effect all types of energy security
Lower crop yields, less drinking water, hydro power won’t be available
The role of the ozone layer
Absorbs harmful uv rays from the sun
What are reasons that environmental education can help achieve long term sustainability
Promotes awareness, can change behavior, can encourage leaders to change their ways
One international climate agreement
The Paris agreement
Pros and Cons of nuclear energy
Pros: low greenhouse gas emission and reliable
Cons: Expensive and risk of accidents
How can poor infrastructure increase water insecurity
Risk of contamination, unequal access
What is the policy that contributed to the help of ozone depletion
The Montreal protocol
What are the challenges developing countries have when implementing sustainable things
Not enough funding, not enough technology
How can climate change affect weather patterns
Make weather patterns more intense and unpredictable weather events