Exploitation of resources Flashcards
1
Q
How much raw material do humans consume each year?
A
60 million tonnes - 1.6x the sustainable level
2
Q
How much resources does a person use up in a day?
A
45Kg - 25% used for eating and drinking.
3
Q
What % does fossil fuels provide to the world GDP?
A
up to 45%
4
Q
What industries rely on oil production?
A
chemicals and plastics industries
5
Q
Impact on air quality
A
- CO2 and CH4 created through combustion which cause global warming
- NOx produced which can cause acid rain
- Beijing - 700ppm PM2.5 particulates (safe level 50ppm)
6
Q
Impacts on water and land?
A
- Acid rain
- Oil spills - kills seabirds and fish and is polluting to water bodies
- Ocean acidification caused by CO2 dissolving into the ocean
7
Q
Impacts on biodiversity
A
- Oil spills - kill seabirds and fish
- Coral bleaching - loss of entire ecosystem
- Eutrophication - accused by artificial fertilisers
- Removal of ecosystem for open-cast mining
