4.2. Three types of environmental problems

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Which word best fits the following description:

'a decrease in the size, quality and diversity of the natural environment'

1. degradation
2. depletion
3. pollution

Which word best fits the following description:

' the use of natural resources: if such resources are used more quickly than they can be replenished or produced'

1. degradation
2. depletion
3. pollution

Which word best fits the following description:

' the addition of a substance to an environment which has a harmful effect'

1. degradation
2. depletion
3. pollution

Which word best fits the picture?

1. degradation
2. depletion
3. pollution

Which word best fits the picture?

1. degradation
2. depletion
3. pollution

Which word best fits the picture?

1. degradation
2. depletion
3. pollution

Which word best fits the picture?

1. degradation
2. depletion
3. pollution

Which word best fits the picture?

1. degradation
2. depletion
3. pollution

Which word best fits the picture?

1. degradation
2. depletion
3. pollution

Which word best fits the picture?

1. degradation
2. depletion
3. pollution

Question 2: Oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico 2010

The oil spill is an example of pollution / degradation / depletion. Explain your answer.

Question 8b:
Trees regrow. Explain why it can still be considered a non-renewable resource.

Question 9: 'Rs'.

Repair, refuse or remember?

1. repair
2. refuse
3. remember

Repair, refuse or remember?

1. repair
2. refuse
3. remember

Repair, refuse or remember?

1. repair
2. refuse
3. remember