Religious Studies 0.0 / 5 ? Religious StudiesPlanet EarthGCSEAQA Created by: PaigeLawsonCreated on: 14-03-14 19:19 Sanctity of Life Life is sacred because it is god-given 1 of 16 Stewardship The idea that believers have a duty to look after the environment on behalf of God 2 of 16 Pollution The contamination of something, especially the environment 3 of 16 Natural Resources The various things that the earth provides for human usage, such as oil, gas etc 4 of 16 The Greenhouse Effect The trapping of heat from the sun in the lower atmosphere due to an increase in CO2, methane and other pollution 5 of 16 Awe A feeling of respect, insight into meaning greater than oneself 6 of 16 Wonder Marvelling at the complexity and beauty of the universe 7 of 16 Responsibility Duty; the idea that we are in charge of our own actions 8 of 16 Carbon Emissions Release of greenhouse gases, e.g. carbon monoxide from vehicles into the atmosphere 9 of 16 Climate Change The idea that the climate is getting warmer 10 of 16 Conservation Looking after the environment and protecting animals 11 of 16 Earth Summits Informal name for UN conferences on the environment and development 12 of 16 Sustainable Development Development that takes place into consideration the impact on the natural world for future generations 13 of 16 Global Warming The scientific concept that the world is getting warmer 14 of 16 Acid Rain Rain made by contamination through pollution of the atmosphere as a result of emissions from factories, vehicles, power stations etc 15 of 16 Oil Spills Leaking of oil into the environment usually the sea 16 of 16
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