Impacts of industry on the physical environment
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe how industry can both negatively and positively affect the physical environment.
Key learning points
- Industrial development can have negative impacts on the environment.
- Newer industries can be more sustainable.
- The Nissan plant in Sunderland illustrates how modern industrial development can be environmentally sustainable.
Keywords
Contamination - the pollution of air, water or land with something that is unnatural and harmful
Sustainable - being able to meet one's needs without compromising the ability to meet future needs
Energy efficient - being able to produce the same level of output but through the use of less energy
Common misconception
Only manufacturing industries harm the environment.
All sectors of industry have the potential to harm the environment, though manufacturing continues to be highly wasteful.
Teacher tip
Hold a debate amongst students as to whether the manufacturing of electric cars is environmentally sustainable.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does sustainable mean?
Q2.Match the types of industry with their examples.
farming
textile production
doctors
research and development
Q3. is where the natural environment is damaged or destroyed by a harmful substance.
Q4.Which of the following is a key cause of economic change in the UK during the Industrial Revolution?
Q5.What is globalisation?
Q6.What is the term used to describe the decline of manufacturing industries and growth of the service sector in the UK?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is contamination?
Q2.All have the potential to cause harm to physical landscapes and the biodiversity that lives there.
Q3.How can industries be more sustainable?
Q4.Nissan Sunderland plant generates renewable energy, recycles rainwater and has energy buildings to make electric cars.
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