climate change
This gas is the main contributor to global warming due to burning fossil fuels.
Carbon Dioxide
A group of the same species living in one area is called a
Population
Pollution of rivers and seas caused by untreated sewage is an example of
Water pollution
Resources that can be replaced naturally are
Renewable Resources
The 3 Rs stand for
Reduce, reuse and recycle
The long term average of weather conditoons in an area is called.
Climate
The variety of life in an ecosystem is known as this
Biodiversity
excess nutrients in water causing algal blooms is called
Eutrophication
Give one example of a non-renewable resource
Planting trees to restore forests is known as
Reforestation
Name one human activity that increases greenhouse gases.
Burning fossil fuels/deforestation/ industrial farming
Name one producer in a good chain
Plants and algae
Name one major source of air pollution in urban areas.
Vehicles, factories or power plants
This practice ensures resources are used without depletion
Sustainable development
Name one way students can reduce their carbon footprint
Using public transport, saving electricit, or reducing waste
This international agreement aims to limit global temperature rise to below 2 degrees Celsius.
Paris Agreement
This relationship benefits both organisms involved
Mutualism
This pollutant damages the ozone layer
CFCs
Overuse of land leading to reduced fertility is called
Soil degradation or desertification
Laws designed to protect the environment are called
Environmental Legislation
Explain one effect of climate change on Caribbean islands
Sea level rise, stronger hurricane, coral bleaching or droughts
Explain why mangroves are important to coastal ecosystem.
Coastal protection, habitat for specie, or water filtr
Describe one affect of plastic pollution on marine life
Ingestion, entanglement, or habitat destruction
Explain one benefit of using renewable energy
reduced pollution,sustainability, lower greenhouse gas emissions
Explain why environmental education is important for sustainable development
Increased awareness, responsible decision-making or conservation