The duty of humans given by God to care for the natural world
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Pollution
The corruption or contamination of the natural state of the world
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Natural Resources
Resources such as oil and metals that exist within nature
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The Greenhouse Effect
This is also known as ‘global warming’; it is the warming-up of the earth’s atmosphere temperature
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Environmental Issues
Areas of concern about pollution in the environment
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Awe
A feeling of respect; insight into meaning greater than oneself.
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Responsibility
The idea that we are in charge of our own actions
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Wonder
Marvelling at the complexity and beauty of the universe
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Carbon emissions
The release of greenhouse gasses, such as carbon dioxide from vehicles, into the atmosphere
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Recycling
Reusing old products to make new ones.
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Acid rain
Rain made acid through pollution in the atmosphere as a result of emissions from factories, cars, power stations etc.
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Oil spills
Leaking oil into the environment, usually the sea
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Toxic chemicals
Poisonous chemicals that harm people.
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Pesticides
Substances (poison) used to destroy insects and pests that attack crops.
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Deforestation
The cutting down of large areas of forest, usually for business needs
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Natural habitats
The places where species of plants and animals live in the wild.
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Droughts
Long periods of abnormally low rainfall
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Famine
Starvation owing to drastic food shortage.
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Conservation
Looking after the environment and protecting animals.
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Earth Summits
Informal name for United Nations Conferences on the Environment
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Sustainable development
Development which takes into consideration the impact on the natural world for future generations.
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The Kyoto Treaty
(1997) was an important agreement reached by world leaders. It set targets for countries to reduce carbon emissions. However, not all countries agreed to sign the treaty (including the USA).
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
The duty of humans given by God to care for the natural world
Back
Stewardship
Card 3
Front
The corruption or contamination of the natural state of the world
Back
Card 4
Front
Resources such as oil and metals that exist within nature
Back
Card 5
Front
This is also known as ‘global warming’; it is the warming-up of the earth’s atmosphere temperature
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