Environmental impacts of economic development in Indonesia
I can explain how economic development has led to air, water and land pollution and deforestation in Indonesia.
- Year 11
- Edexcel B
Environmental impacts of economic development in Indonesia
I can explain how economic development has led to air, water and land pollution and deforestation in Indonesia.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Economic development in Indonesia has had environmental impacts.
- Environmental impacts in Indonesia include air, water and land pollution.
Keywords
Pollution - the release of harmful substances into the environment that can damage air, water and land
Ecosystem - a community of living organisms interacting with each other and their physical environment
Climate change - long-term changes in temperature, precipitation and weather patterns, often caused by human activities like burning fossil fuels
Common misconception
Development in Indonesia only has positive effects, like job creation and economic growth.
While development brings economic benefits, it also causes environmental problems like deforestation, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity, which can harm people and ecosystems in the long term.
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