Environmental Impact and Solutions

Flashcards about environmental issues, advantages, disadvantages, and solutions.

What is a negative consequence of richer countries sending litter to poorer countries?

It prevents richer countries from taking responsibility for their trash.

What is a major environmental problem caused by plastic?

Plastic in the ocean kills animals and pollutes the environment.

How does human litter impact plants and animals?

It harms or even kills habitats.

What are some ways to have a positive impact on the environment?

Picking up trash, dividing trash properly, reducing consumption of plastic, saving energy, planting trees, and buying second-hand items.

List a few disadvantages of living a lifestyle that is good for the environment.

It can cost more and take more time.

What is composting and why is it beneficial?

Turning organic waste into earth again, beneficial for natural recycling.

Why is it important to rethink, reuse, and reduce?

To minimize waste and environmental impact.

What are some ways to reduce reliance on cars?

Walking, biking, using public transport, or taking a train or bus.

Name some pros of having a healthy environment.

Supports life, provides biodiversity, natural beauty, provides resources, protects us.

How does the environment support life?

It gives us air, water, and food to live.

Why is Biodiversity important?

Plants, animals, and humans all depend on a healthy environment.

List a few cons regarding the current state of the environment.

Pollution, climate change, loss of animals and plants, overuse of resources, natural disasters.

What human activities contribute to climate change?

Cutting trees and burning fuels.

What causes the loss of animals and plants?

We destroy their homes.

Name two natural disasters that can harm people and the environment.

Earthquakes, storms, and wildfires.