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Social Studies Year 9 Exam
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- 1Environments in DangerWhy are coral reefs an important sustainability issue?
- 2What is the general issue? (6 leading to 3)Environmental issues: overfishing, destructive fishing techniques, careless tourism lead to water pollution, erosion can lead to sedimentation, alters chemical mixtures of water, block sunlight, cut young coral from nutrients, so fish can't feed leaving it deserted and neglected
- 3What is the issue in relation to climate change? (4)Effects of climate change lead to increasing levels of CO2 in the atmosphere and warming seas, natural disasters resulting in lower sea levels, altered salinity (the concentration of dissolved salts in water) and elevated sea-surface temperatures
- 4Possible solutions to the issue through politiciansUrge our politicians to take actions on global issues like global warming which impacts on the destruction of coral reefs
- 5Possible solutions through everyday life (4)We can try helping by creating less waste, donating to groups and organizations that are aiming to support coral reefs, supporting eco-friendly or sustainable businesses that don’t pump their sewage onto coral reefs, by making sustainable choices when you travel
- 6People involved in the solutions (5)Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) which has been recognised as an elite charity by Charity Navigator, Coral Reef Task Force (CRTF established by PM of US in 1998), XL Catlin Survey, 50 Reefs, NOAA
- 7What the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) has done / doingRecognised as an elite charity by Charity Navigator, reduces local threats to reefs, helps communities benefit socially culturally and economically from conservation improves reef management & works directly with tourism industries.
- 8Coral Task ForceCRTF established by PM of US in 1998) leads efforts to protect and preserve coral reef systems. Through this, NOAA & the National Park Service are creating a geo-referenced coral reef base map to understand coral reef processes & dynamics
- 9Statistics proving importance of coral reefsThey cover less than 1% of the oceans yet are home to more than 25% of all fish species, provide global goods and services worth at least $30 billion per year, support at least 500 million people worldwide through fishing and tourism, provide natural barriers and protection for people who live near tropical coastlines.
- 10Truth about coral reefsWith 58% of the worlds coral reefs in danger, there is no single perfect solution. But there are many actions that we can all take as a community for a more sustainable planet and to protect coral reefs as we progress into the future
- 11Countries this issue occurs inAustralia (Great Barrier Reef), New Caledonia (" " Barrier Reef), Fiji (Rainbow Reef), Philippines, Indonesia, Mexico, Dutch Carribean, Maldives, Belize, France
- 12Environments in Danger resourceAbout the consumption of clothes, the waste, where it goes. The company has decided to put out action for this. Only 30% of clothes donated to charity bins stays ashore when they could and should be reused into fabrics. Step 1 is underway & step 2 is to be funded by the government
- 13Power & GovernmentDEMOCRACY, MMP, PARLIAMENT, ELECTION RESULTS, YOUTHQUAKE
- 14DemocracyDemocracies are systems of government that are ruled by representatives from different political parties elected by the people of the country. They are given roles & responsibilities they carry on behalf of citizens. At the next election, they can be voted out if they weren't being effective.
- 15How democracy works in NZChecks and balances so that people with power cannot abuse it by respecting the voices of minorities, as well as those of the majority, having independent and impartial judges who treat everyone equally, a free press, access to official information, protection for individual rights & freedom from corruption, the Consituation Act
- 16Good points of MMP (A coalition) (3)It’s fair as parties big and small get parliamentary representation according to their share of votes, produces a parliament that's more diverse & representative than FPP (first past the post), MMP makes it difficult for one party to govern by themselves by winning a majority of parliamentary seats
- 17Not-so-good points of MMPIt’s unfair that small parties have the power to decide who governs through holding the balance of power (eg: Labour needs other parties to vote with them in order to pass a legislation through parliament & small parties can ask for favours)
- 18Recent 2017 election & outcomePrime Minister: Jacinda Ardern from Labour Party, Deputy Prime Minister: Winston Peters from NZ First Party, Cabinet Post (A minister for responsibilities): James Shaw from Green Party, Bill English from National Party was not voted on although he scored the most votes because a party needs more than half the seats in parliament according to legislation which is usually compromised of parties that have agreed to work together
- 19Dame Patsy ReddyThe 21st & current governor general of NZ (appointed representative by Her Majesty)
- 20Why was Youthquake set up?“We’re doing this because we’re fed up with politics as usual. Politicians fail to speak to the issues we care about and are failing to change things for the better for us.”
“...young people can be at the forefront of elections and can be incredibly influential.” Youth is key to elections as voices of future citizens should be valued by politicians - 21Why were young people not voting?Students don't vote because "...Politicians fail to speak to the issues we (young people) care about and are failing to change things for the better for us." If politicians would help students with their power, students would do the same and vote them into Parliament.
- 22When will a Youthquake happen?A 'youthquake' won't be able to happen until students see that politicians are willing to help them (in action), If those in Parliament could realise and act upon this, it will be the turn of something big students will be willing to believe in and as a result, vote for
- 23How to increase the number of people voting?The (We Have Power) campaign are encouraging people (youth in particular) to vote by approaching students at classes, flats, sports clubs, social media platforms, invading the occasional lectures & door-knocking. They also plan to gather large groups of students to go to campus polling stations together
- 24Why does this group think they can be effective?“...if there are some who aren’t usually politically-minded, they’ll (the campaign) will know how to best engage with them.” Meaning that young people know what interests “unpolitical youth” and how to encourage even these people, to vote. They believe they can be effective in their tactics because they are young people speaking for the rights of youth
- 25Statistics to knowMore than one-third of eligible Kiwis aged between 18 and 24 didn’t vote in 2014, Students often struggle to pay for their education even with student loans and the current housing issues are added problems
- 26What the movement attempted to do to someone at home?The NZ University Students Association attempted to put in the idea that, “by voting, we (youth) have the power to change things.” It motivates youth, in particular, to believe that politicians can help them and vote
- 27Power & Government resourceFocuses on why youth aren’t voting, actions to take and why. The third paragraph and fifth is especially in line with my opinion and what I think the government needs to realize & act upon
- 28Human RightsHumans right issue in Philippines
- 29History of the situation?The population of around 100 million people has been invaded on multiple occasions throughout its history. It includes the Spanish, who dominated from 1541 until 1898 where the US rose from the American-Spanish War. It was only in 1945 that the Philippines were finally acknowledged as an independent nation.
- 30What has the history of the situation led to in governments?The first governorship was a democracy, then in 1965, it transitioned into imposed martial law under Ferdinand Marcos’s dictatorship who grew unpopular, was criticised for his suppression of wilful democratic processes, jailing & holding members of opposition in detention. Imelda neglected her roles as governor of Metropolitan Manila and minister of human settlements and ecology
- 31Rights the people are denied due to the governmentMany are denied health rights, stuck in child labour & face discrimination as a result of the misconducting rule of Ferdinand Marcos & the current president Rodrigo Duterte. Their selfish means in positions of authority mean the economy hasn’t been able to progress and advance in the freeways it should.
- 32The current issues faced by the PhilippinesThe gap between the wealthy & poor is in the extremes, drugs & crime are beginning to be noted as common and the overall economic stagnation has led to present ongoing corruption and brutality, child labour in gold mines, climate change leads to ocean acidification
- 33Issues occurred after Duterte took postSince the president took post, Philippine human rights groups have linked Duterte to a mass of killings by police and unidentified gunmen. Almost 4,800 people were killed as a result and it’s a reminder of the problem the country’s state security forces pose.
- 3414-year-old girl living in the PhilippinesIn the shoes of a 14 year old girl whose family is on the lower end of the spectrum, basic necessities may prove to be challenging even though we’re talking about human rights every human, in any situation should deserve like food, water & shelter, which may come only at the cost of labour. Child labour, as horrible as it is, may be the only way a 14 year old girl may earn enough to bear clothes and eat food daily. Education in the midst of all this is often not very stable with work to balance & fees that aren’t always possible to pay for. Her education may suffer compared to us. She probably sleeps on a rough bed, probably can’t associate with people high in society like those in parliament due to unequal rights and unbalance between the rich & the poor
- 35Why efforts are being made to improve the issueMany organisations around the world help Filipino children through sponsorship programmes. Extra attention has been brought to the area is where natural disasters such as the Super Typhoon Haiyan which affected 14 million people, often occur. A global act
- 36Which organisations have taken action? (5 actions by 10)Efforts like those by the World Food Programme (WFP), supported many locals by providing rice to the project’s participants which over 1,200 households took part in, they’ve planted native seedlings that will help rebuild the environment. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has also assisted by sending in seeds for farmers who lost crops and supplies through donations by the Governments of Belgium, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Switzerland, UK, the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) and the general public. In addition, 50 Kg bags of fertilizer, as well as tools and water supply pumps, are being delivered
- 37Human Rights resourceIs in relation to child poverty in NZ based on an article released by the Children's Commissioner 2017. It entails the action we need to take to avoid our children, the vulnerable, to get stuck in the poverty cycle. Includes better housing, education, and health for especially the younger ones
- 38Insurance company XL Catlin SurveyHave been issuing predictions through NOAA’s Coral Reef Watch programme (proven to be accurate)
- 39National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)Coral reef conservation efforts have mainly carried through their Coral Reef Conservation Programme (CRCP)
- 4050 Reefs initiativeLaunched by Hoegh-Guldberg aiming to identify and protect reefs with best chance of survival in hope that they can become the vital key to repopulate surrounding reefs
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- Environments in danger, power & government, Human rights
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- Simply Spring · Nov 2017
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- 9 Nov 2017
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