3.2.3 Ecological and social footprint Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
mining
A
land cleared, causing deforestation
pollutes water and soil errosion
requires energy
-noise pollution
-sink holes
2
Q
drilling
A
land and sea pollution from oil spills
3
Q
farming
A
uses up lots of land
land for cattle grazing could otherwise be used for crops to feed more people
pesticides cause eutrophication
cotton= excessive water and chemical use
4
Q
6 R’s
A
1) rethink
2) refuse
3) reduce
4) reuse
5) repair
6) recycle
5
Q
social issues
A
working conditions in factories not always met
-Health and safety act 1874
-training and safety equipment given
6
Q
product miles
A
fuel of cars uses fossil fuels
7
Q
stages of a life cycle assessment
A
1) extraction
2) transport
3) manufacturing and packaging
4) distribution
5) product use
6) disposal
