It is the regions of the Earth occupied by living organisms, made up of all the ecozones.

The ozone layer is a thin layer of ozone in the atmosphere 15 to 30 kilometres above Earth; the ozone layer filters the sun’s UV rays.

CFC (Chlorofluorocarbons) are chemicals used in coolants, solvents, and aerosol cans that damage the ozone layer.

OZONE LAYER DEPLETION

When the ozone and the CFCs interact, the ozone layer is broken down so less UV radiation is filtered out. This causes an increase in diseases in the environment.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Is a way to maintain economic growth without damaging the environment.

Is the observed and projected increase in the Earth’s average temperature due to burning of fossil fuels and deforestation.

In 1962 Rachel Carson published Silent Spring. This was a book about the use of pesticides and how they were harmful to the environment (especially the birds). It was the first book about being aware of the environment and what effects we have on it.

It was first established in 1971 by British Columbian activists. The group in is non-governmental and it aims to fight any injustice done to the environment.

It stands for United Nations Environment Programme. Their goals are to make the world more environmentally friendly.

Also known as Our Common Future. Published in 1987 by the UN. It put importance on the environment and made it high on the UN’s agenda for change. It displays many ways in which to continue both environmental protection and economic growth.

EARTH SUMMIT IN RIO - 1992

Was a meeting of the world leaders, to discuss environmental changes and sustainable development. The UN planned to keep greenhouse gas concentrations from rising.

KYOTO PROTOCOL - 1997

It is a document that contains a list of countries that committed to cut their CO2 emissions by 6% from the 1990 rate before 2012. This was not accomplished by Canada so it will be re-assessed and re-evaluated.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT - CANADA, 2000

This act is to regulate the pollutants that are distributed into our atmosphere as to protect the environment and human health. This is believed to help in the goal of achieving sustainable development.

UN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE - COPENHAGEN - 2009

It was a meeting with all of the countries of the UN. It focused specifically on climate change and sustainability.

EFFECTS OF DEFORESTATION

Deforestation is the process of destroying a forest and replacing it with something else. This is bad for the environment because it destroys a natural habitat, stops trees from producing oxygen, and it can aid in the spread of deserts. When trees die

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Chapter 13 Define

Important words from chapter 13 and their definitions.

Question	Answer
BIOSPHERE	It is the regions of the Earth occupied by living organisms, made up of all the ecozones.
OZONE	The ozone layer is a thin layer of ozone in the atmosphere 15 to 30 kilometres above Earth; the ozone layer filters the sun’s UV rays.
CFCs	CFC (Chlorofluorocarbons) are chemicals used in coolants, solvents, and aerosol cans that damage the ozone layer.
OZONE LAYER DEPLETION	When the ozone and the CFCs interact, the ozone layer is broken down so less UV radiation is filtered out. This causes an increase in diseases in the environment.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT	Is a way to maintain economic growth without damaging the environment.
GLOBAL WARMING	Is the observed and projected increase in the Earth’s average temperature due to burning of fossil fuels and deforestation.
RACHEL CARSON	In 1962 Rachel Carson published Silent Spring. This was a book about the use of pesticides and how they were harmful to the environment (especially the birds). It was the first book about being aware of the environment and what effects we have on it.
GREENPEACE	It was first established in 1971 by British Columbian activists. The group in is non-governmental and it aims to fight any injustice done to the environment.
UNEP	It stands for United Nations Environment Programme. Their goals are to make the world more environmentally friendly.
BRUNDTLAND REPORT	Also known as Our Common Future. Published in 1987 by the UN. It put importance on the environment and made it high on the UN’s agenda for change. It displays many ways in which to continue both environmental protection and economic growth.
EARTH SUMMIT IN RIO - 1992	Was a meeting of the world leaders, to discuss environmental changes and sustainable development. The UN planned to keep greenhouse gas concentrations from rising.
KYOTO PROTOCOL - 1997	It is a document that contains a list of countries that committed to cut their CO2 emissions by 6% from the 1990 rate before 2012. This was not accomplished by Canada so it will be re-assessed and re-evaluated.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT - CANADA, 2000	This act is to regulate the pollutants that are distributed into our atmosphere as to protect the environment and human health. This is believed to help in the goal of achieving sustainable development.
UN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE - COPENHAGEN - 2009	It was a meeting with all of the countries of the UN. It focused specifically on climate change and sustainability.
EFFECTS OF DEFORESTATION	Deforestation is the process of destroying a forest and replacing it with something else. This is bad for the environment because it destroys a natural habitat, stops trees from producing oxygen, and it can aid in the spread of deserts. When trees die

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