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1.3 Exploring Models used to promote Sustainability
In this activity, we are going to explore the uses and limitations of the four models used in the ESS course to promote sustainability, the Sustainable Development Goals, Planetary Boundaries, Doughnut...
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Data Activity - Topic 2.3 - Fertiliser (Answers)
This data activity is related to Topic 2.3 which considers biogeochemical cycles. It looks at the use of fertilisers. Digging Deeper #1... (a) Identify the 3 countries that are the top over-fertilising...
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Data Activity - Topic 2.3 - CO2 and Methane (Answers)
Topic 2.3 looks at how human activities affect nutrient cycling and the sustainability of environmental systems. This data activity looks at the carbon footprint of different foods. Digging Deeper #1......
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Test Yourself Quizzes
This section contains quizzes. There is a 10 question quiz for each subtopic. If you set a quiz as a student activity using the student access tools then you will get feedback on students' performance...
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Data Activity - Topic 1.2 - Plastics (answers)
Topic 1.2 considers systems. In this activity you will look at data about plastics.Here are the answers. Digging deeper #1... (a) Note that the number of rivers on the x-axis is given on a logarithmic...
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Answers: 1.3 Windigo Thinking
You will find the answers to the activities here Activity 2: Positive Feedback Loop Activity 3: Case study of Ecuador Amazon Oil Fields....
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1.3: Windigo Thinking
This activity is based on the teaching of Native American people where the Windigo is a symbol of greed and overconsumption. We can learn more about positive feedback, equilibrium and ecological economics...
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Environmental Justice: Access to Water, Food and Energy
In this activity we will explore the environmental justice issues related to access to water, food and energy. Student Task Watch the three videos that explore environmental justice through the challenges...
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1.3 Sustainability Overview
On this page there is a simple presentation to provide the structure for your note taking. It should be used alongside the Topic 1.3 page for a comprehensive overview. This is a simple presentation that...
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Answers: Miombo ecosystem goods and services and the impact of climate change
This page provides the answers to the T table activity and a suggested response to the essay for guidance. T Table answers Possible Essay Answer The Miombo woodlands, covering vast areas of southern Africa, ...