environmental protection

What is one of the biggest threats of plastic pollution in Australia?

Trillion pieces of plastic

What is labarging?

Making birds throw up to remove plastic

What is the impact of deforestation?

It removes habitats for animals

What is the effect of slash/burn farming?

It pollutes the Earth and removes habitats

What is climate change?

The world heats up

How does construction impact the environment?

It has the same impacts as deforestation

How does air pollution affect climate change?

It can make climate change happen faster

What are food miles associated with?

They cause air pollution

What is a consequence of forest fires?

Loss of habitat

What is a significant environmental issue related to landfills?

They contribute to pollution

What is the difference between an ecological footprint and a carbon footprint?

•Ecological footprint shows global impact • Carbon footprint shows individual actions

What happens when icebergs melt?

There is a loss of habitats

Which seabird indicates plastic pollution?

Flesh-footed shearwater

What is a carbon footprint?

Increased pollution in the atmosphere

What danger does litter pose?

It is a danger to animal life

How much plastic does a shearwater eat compared to humans?

Equivalent to a human eating 10 kilos of plastic

What does an ecological footprint represent?

Land area needed for resource consumption