Using Fossil Fuels for Energy (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Flashcards
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People relying on wood as primary energy source globally
People relying on wood as primary energy source globally
2 billion people
Deforestation
Deforestation
Large-scale clearing of forested areas for resources/fuel
Ecosystem
Ecosystem
Community of plants, animals & insects in an environment
Open-cast mining
Open-cast mining
Surface mining removing vegetation & layers to access fossil fuels
Five types of pollution from mining (SGROA)
Five types of pollution from mining (SGROA)
Soil, Groundwater, River, Ocean, Air
Effect of soil pollution from mining
Effect of soil pollution from mining
Poisons vegetation, reduces species variety
Effect of river pollution from mining
Effect of river pollution from mining
Kills fish populations & aquatic plants
Effect of groundwater pollution from mining
Effect of groundwater pollution from mining
Contaminates groundwater reserves for plants & ecosystems
Effect of ocean pollution from oil extraction
Effect of ocean pollution from oil extraction
Releases millions of barrels of oil, kills marine species
Effect of air pollution from mining
Effect of air pollution from mining
Releases hazardous dust, contaminates air, soil & water