UNIT 10 The physical environment

Podcast Beta

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What does the 'Dish with One Spoon' wampum agreement symbolize?

Sharing resources of the land and taking only what is needed (correct)

No symbolic meaning

Exclusive ownership of the land

Competition for resources

On whose traditional territories is McMaster University located?

Cree and Métis nations

Iroquois and Algonquin nations

Mississauga and Haudenosaunee nations (correct)

Anishnaabeg and Mohawk nations

What principles can guide actions to address climate change and health at McMaster University?

Dependency, inequality, and wastefulness

Stewardship, reciprocity, and sustainability (correct)

Isolation, exclusion, and individualism

Dominance, exploitation, and competition

Where is Mohawk College's Fennell Campus situated?

On the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishnaabeg nations Signup and view all the answers

What environmental and health risks are associated with plastic pollution?

Microplastics ending up in the ocean and food Signup and view all the answers

How did the construction of Freedom Road benefit the Shoal Lake First Nation community?

Provided vital access for the community Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of neoliberalism?

Emphasizes free markets and minimal state governance Signup and view all the answers

What health issue can occur through inhalation or ingestion of lead particles?

Lead poisoning Signup and view all the answers

What did the Elders note after clean water was achieved in the community?

Improvements in health and economic well-being Signup and view all the answers

What has globalization led to between nations in terms of health and wealth?

Disparities Signup and view all the answers

What did the 'Beat the Microbead' app help identify?

Products containing microplastics Signup and view all the answers

What did the Grassy Narrows community receive funding for?

A mercury-poisoning care home Signup and view all the answers

What have some First Nations communities in Ontario been under for over 25 years?

Boil water advisories Signup and view all the answers

What did the Shoal Lake First Nation open, ending a 20-year boil water advisory?

A water treatment plant Signup and view all the answers

What does lead poisoning result from?

Inhalation or ingestion of lead particles Signup and view all the answers

What does plastic pollution pose?

Environmental and health risks Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of foodborne fatalities are accounted for by children under 5?

30% Signup and view all the answers

In 2020, how many people faced hunger globally?

600 million Signup and view all the answers

By how much have heat-related deaths among those over 65 risen in the last two decades?

70% Signup and view all the answers

What temperature rise is it necessary to limit to prevent catastrophic health impacts?

1.5°C Signup and view all the answers

Which region faced struggles with increasingly destructive wildfires, exacerbated by climate change?

British Columbia Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of heat-related deaths are attributed to human-induced climate change?

30% Signup and view all the answers

What organization focuses on emissions reduction, resilient health systems, and health protection from climate change?

WHO Signup and view all the answers

What are some consequences of wildfires on public health?

Mental health concerns Signup and view all the answers

What does the RNAO advocate for in terms of climate action?

Equity in cost distribution Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the correlation between environment and health?

Modern hazards Signup and view all the answers

What are some key concepts covered in the unit?

Climate change, carbon offsetting, and planetary health Signup and view all the answers

How does geography directly influence health experiences?

Through air quality, food, water, environmental pollution, and exposure to disease vectors Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to significant differences in life expectancy across different regions of Canada?

Preventable mortality rates differing between urban and rural areas Signup and view all the answers

How do public policies, racial discrimination, and urban planning intersect with health risks?

They affect immigrant and communities of color in both rural and urban areas Signup and view all the answers

What determines the location of toxic waste sites?

Environmental protections and urban planning policies Signup and view all the answers

Why is geography important for understanding the health of Indigenous peoples?

It is necessary to learn from Indigenous cosmologies and understand the physical geography's intrinsic connection to human wellbeing Signup and view all the answers

How does climate change impact landscapes?

Through erosion, severe floods, droughts, and wildfires Signup and view all the answers

What are the consequences of fossil fuels releasing greenhouse gases?

Melting glaciers, rising waters, and extreme weather events Signup and view all the answers

How does climate change contribute to humanitarian emergencies?

By causing more frequent and severe humanitarian emergencies Signup and view all the answers

What are the projected additional deaths per year due to climate change by 2030-2050?

250,000 deaths per year due to undernutrition, malaria, diarrhea, and heat stress Signup and view all the answers

How does climate change affect health directly?

Through events like heatwaves and storms, as well as indirectly through disease outbreaks and mental health issues Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of increased trade and globalization according to the text?

Climate change crises Signup and view all the answers

What has globalization often benefited according to the text?

Wealthier people within wealthier countries Signup and view all the answers

What has led to mass migration, often resulting in xenophobic & nationalist protectionist responses?

Climate change Signup and view all the answers

What intergovernmental agreements are mentioned in the text as a source of hope?

2015 – Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s), Paris Accord on Climate Change & recent COP 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of the Paris Accord on Climate Change?

Reduce greenhouse gases Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of climate change on infectious diseases according to the text?

Increased spread of infectious diseases Signup and view all the answers

What is the position of the United States on the Paris Agreement initially?

Signed the agreement Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)?

Addressing global challenges such as poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of climate change on wildfires according to the text?

Wildfires becoming more extreme Signup and view all the answers

What is the position of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario on climate change?

They have a position statement on climate change Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of wealth inequalities, severe poverty & climate change according to the text?

Mass migration Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of climate change on health according to the text?

Harmful health effects, affecting the poor & poorer countries more than wealthy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Impact of Geography on Health and Climate Change

The unit aims to examine the interaction between the physical environment and human health, including global perspectives like resource management and toxic contaminants, as well as more local focuses like communities, workplaces, and households.
Key concepts include climate change, carbon offsetting, and planetary health, with key terms like carbon offsetting, vector-borne disease, ecosystem, climate resilience, and resource efficiency.
Geography directly influences health experiences, including air quality, food, water, environmental pollution, and exposure to disease vectors.
Significant differences in life expectancy exist across different regions of Canada, with preventable mortality rates differing between urban and rural areas.
Public policies, racial discrimination, and urban planning intersect with health risks in both rural and urban areas, affecting immigrant and communities of color.
Environmental protections and urban planning policies determine the location of toxic waste sites, with racism and oppression enabling the proximity of these sites to communities of color and Indigenous lands.
Geography is especially important for understanding the health of Indigenous peoples, with a need for policymakers to learn from Indigenous cosmologies and understand the physical geography's intrinsic connection to human wellbeing.
Climate change changes landscapes through erosion, severe floods, droughts, and wildfires, impacting human and wildlife habitats.
Fossil fuels release greenhouse gases, leading to consequences like melting glaciers, rising waters, and extreme weather events.
Climate change contributes to more frequent and severe humanitarian emergencies, with research indicating 3.6 billion people living in areas highly susceptible to climate change.
By 2030-2050, climate change is projected to cause an additional 250,000 deaths per year due to undernutrition, malaria, diarrhea, and heat stress, with direct damage costs to health reaching $2-4 billion annually by 2030.
Climate change affects health directly through events like heatwaves and storms, as well as indirectly through disease outbreaks and mental health issues, with vulnerable populations such as women, children, and minorities being most affected.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

Test your knowledge on the impact of geography on health and climate change with this insightful quiz. Explore key concepts such as climate resilience, carbon offsetting, and planetary health, while delving into the influence of geography on air quality, food, water, and exposure to disease vectors. Gain valuable insights into the intersection of public policies, racial discrimination, and urban planning with health risks, and the disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations. Embrace the opportunity to expand your understanding of how climate change affects landscapes, human