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Energy and the environment
A picture of a crowd of people 2a Population growth
Illustrates how the growing population makes demands on energy sources. Includes photographs 		Interactive sheet - 59Kb
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A picture of a traffic jam 2b Fuelling transport
Shows how our need for mobility has led to increases in traffic and has consequently had an impact on the environment. Includes photographs 		Interactive sheet - 68Kb
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A picture of an erupting volcano 2c The Earth's climate
Explanation of climate change and its effects. Includes photographs 		Interactive sheet - 61Kb
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A picture of a satellite view of earth 2d The greenhouse effect
Explains how greenhouse gases keep our planet warm and how increasing amounts of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is leading to climate change. Includes photographs and the diagram 'Principle behind the greenhouse effect' 		Interactive sheet - 56Kb
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Dried cracked Mud 2e The impact of climate change
Looks at the possible threats of climate change. Includes photographs. 		Interactive sheet - 56Kb
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Oil rig Flame 2f Non-renewable v Renewable energy
Explains the problems with non-renewable energy and introduces the need for renewable energy. Includes photographs 		Interactive sheet - 56Kb
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