Planet Earth 0.0 / 5 ? Religious StudiesPlanet EarthGCSEAQA Created by: bethibbotsonCreated on: 26-04-16 15:03 Deforestation The cutting down of large amounts of forest to meet business needs 1 of 17 Conservation Looking after the environment and protecting animals 2 of 17 Recycling Reusing old products to make new ones 3 of 17 Carbon Emissions The release of greenhouse gases eg. carbon monoxide from vehicles into the atmosphere 4 of 17 Greenhouse Effect The trapping of heat from the sun in the lower atmosphere due to an increase in carbon dioxide, methane and other pollution 5 of 17 Sustainable Development The development which thinks of impact on the natural world for future generations 6 of 17 Pollution The contamination of something, especially the environment 7 of 17 Acid Rain Rain made acid by contamination through pollution in the atmosphere as the result of emissions from factories, vehicles and power stations 8 of 17 Oil Spills Leaking of oil into the environment, usually the sea. It can ruin coastlines and cover seabirds and marine life in a thick, toxic coating 9 of 17 Toxic Chemicals Poisonous chemicals 10 of 17 Pesticides Substances (poison) used to destroy insects and pests that attack crops 11 of 17 Awe A feeling of respect; insight into meaning greater than oneself 12 of 17 Wonder Marveling at the complexity and beauty of the universe 13 of 17 Climate Change The idea that the climate is getting warmer (global warming) 14 of 17 Droughts Long periods of abnormally low rainfall which leads to the destruction of food crops 15 of 17 Famine Starvation owing to drastic, far-reaching food storage 16 of 17 Stewardship The idea that believers have a duty to look after the environment on behalf of God 17 of 17
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