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What is Environmental Risk Mitigation?
A process of identifying, controlling, analysing, and mitigating risk related to the environment
What can Environmental Risk Mitigation help prevent?
Depletion of resources
What does the Environmental Risk Management Plan include?
Analyzing and identifying risks or threats, developing a risk management plan, monitoring and reviewing progress
Why is it important to identify environmental risks?
To control or prevent risks that can cause damage to the environment
What are some examples of risks related to the environment?
Polluting the air and water
What is the goal of Environmental Risk Mitigation Practices and Activities?
To identify and mitigate risks related to the environment
What is the main cause of climate change since the 1800s?
Burning of fossil fuels
What are the harmful materials introduced into the environment called?
Pollutants
What is the main negative effect of deforestation?
Negative impact on biodiversity and climate
What is the primary cause of soil erosion?
Dynamic activity of erosive agents
What are examples of pollutants?
Volcanic ash and trash
How do pesticides affect the environment?
Contaminate soil, water, turf, and other vegetation
What is a consequence of increased soil erosion?
Increase in amount of dust carried by wind
How does climate change increase the risk of illness?
By increasing temperature and heavy rains
What increases heat-trapping greenhouse gas levels in the Earth’s atmosphere?
Burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas
What is the primary cause of pollution in the environment?
Runoff produced by factories
Test your understanding of Environmental Risk and Mitigation Practices with this quiz based on a presentation by Group 7. The quiz may also include an ice breaker activity based on deciphering numbers to letters.
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