The Effect of Development on the Environment (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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How many main types of environmental problems does development create?
How many main types of environmental problems does development create?
Six
What is biocapacity?
What is biocapacity?
Earth's capacity to produce & absorb waste
What does ecological footprint measure?
What does ecological footprint measure?
Productive land/water area humans need
Which characteristic defines ecological debtors?
Which characteristic defines ecological debtors?
Consume more than territory provides
How many litres of water can one litre of motor oil contaminate?
How many litres of water can one litre of motor oil contaminate?
7.5 million litres
By what percentage did CO₂ emissions increase between 1990 and 2010?
By what percentage did CO₂ emissions increase between 1990 and 2010?
45%
How much does Bristol Bay's salmon fishery generate per year?
How much does Bristol Bay's salmon fishery generate per year?
$120 million
What is the value range of Bristol Bay's mineral reserves?
What is the value range of Bristol Bay's mineral reserves?
$100-500 billion
What key difference exists between geological resources and salmon fisheries?
What key difference exists between geological resources and salmon fisheries?
Geological resources never replaced
Which countries are examples of ecological creditors?
Which countries are examples of ecological creditors?
Canada and Russia