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17 Cards in this Set
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Define Resource
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Something of use or value to the people
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Define energy
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The ability to do work
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Define Consumption
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To use up
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Define Perception
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The way you see or view things
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Define Sustainable/Sustainable use
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Using things so that they can lastor renew themselves
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Why are natural resources important?
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Natural resources provide health and well being to our lives. It provides air for breathing, water for drinking, sunlight for light and heat; and many food sources vital for living.
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What are the four ways of perceiving things?
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Economic
Enviromental Political Social |
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What makes perceptions differ?
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Different opinions on resources and their use
How they are used How people value a resource Peoples values and beliefs (cultural) |
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What are the four ways the Ganges River is perceived?
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The hindu perceive it as a cultural/social way.
The farmers perceive it in a social/economical way Industries perceive it as economical locals perceive it in a social way |
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What is energy?
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the ability to create change
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What is the future for natural resources?
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Fossil fuels wil be consumed/ they will run out other resources will be exploited
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What are the implications for society?
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Transport will need to change as oil runs out.
There will be conflict over remaining resources |
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Why are alternatives to some energy sources needed?
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We need resources to survive.
Fossil fuels are causing pollution |
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Why study china?
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Famous for itsindustrial activity
A developing nation that needs resources to drive its economy It is trying to find enviromentally sustainable future, aiming to hae 15% of energy produced by renewable sources by 2010 Invested 3.3 billion in renewable energy in 2005 70% of china energy needs are met by coal (fossil fuel) A coal powered energy plant opens every 10 days 2nd largest consumer of oil behind the USA the three gorges dam- a renewable hydro project |
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When did the battle of galipoli occur and when did it end?
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April 1915 to December 1915
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Why did the naval attack on the Dardanelles fail?
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They failed due to large numbers of sea mines that they had not foreseen which caused three losses (HMS Ocean. HMS Irresistable. Bouvet) As well as this the navy that launched that attack were old obsolete models.
The trawlers send out to probe the sea mines retreated early as well due to turkish bombardment |
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Why was the invasion immediately destined to be a loss?
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This was because the enemy already knew of the plans of the attack and had over 6 weeks to prepare for a land assault while the british forces were rallying in egypt. Another factor was that the invasion hinged on the idea that the enemy were caught unprepared
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