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  1.  How much CO2 is there in the atmosphere?
  2.  Why is CO2 good for the environment?
  3.  Which is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere?
  4.  Which organisation of economists works to identify solvable problems?
  5.  Why did they not include climate change on their list of top ten problems?
  6.  Name four problems they said we could solve
  7.  What do we know about levels of deforestation over the past 30 years?
  8.  Which country has seen the most renewal of its forests, up to 40% increase?
  9.  How much CO2 do plants require in order to survive?
  10.  Are plants growing better now or not, due to increased CO2 levels?
  11.  What is the level of CO2 in the atmosphere today in ppm (parts per million)?
  12.  What have been some of the predictions about the environment/climate over the past 60 years that have not come true?
  13.  What do we know about sea levels, according to sea level expert Nils-Axel Mörner, who worked for the IPCC?
  14.  What does IPCC stand for?
  15.  Why could more growth in the economy lead to less warming?
  16.  “The richer we get, the more we’ll cut emissions” do you agree with this statement?
  17.  What has 5% of grain production been used for, which has increased food prices?
  18.  Name two negative impacts of the Primary sector on the environment
  19.  Name two negative impacts of the Secondary sector on the environment
  20.  Name two negative impacts of the Tertiary sector on the environment
  21.  What are the three main world summits for combatting climate change?
  22.  What solution can you offer for drought in Spain?
  23.  What is the ‘Greenhouse effect‘?
  24.  What is acid rain?
  25.  What is the function of the Ozone layer?
  26.  True or false: the Polar bear is in danger of extinction
  27.  True or false: forests have increased over the past 30 years around the world
  28.  Give two examples of environmental pollution
  29.  What effect has urbanisation had on the environment?
  30.  What is smog?
  31.  How can factories affect the environment?
  32.  How can mining affect the environment?
  33.  How can energy production affect the environment?
  34.  Name three types of renewable energy
  35.  What are some of the negative effects of renewable energy production?
  36.  How can tourism have a negative effect on the environment?
  37.  How can transport have a negative effect on the environment?
  38.  What protective measures has Spain developed?
  39.  How can you, as an individual, protect the environment?
  40.  What are some of the environmental problems that Spain faces today?
  41.  Why did Spain’s rapid economic growth during the last 15 years of the Twentieth Century have a negative impact on the environment?
  42.  Where is desertification occurring in Spain?
  43.  Name at least three species of flora and fauna that are in danger of extinction in Spain
  44.  Name at least four of Spain’s protected areas that are mentioned in the notebook