Swanage Human Fieldwork Theory

Action to mitigate climate change is a legal requirement for Dorset because... (tick all that apply)

• The UK signed the Paris Climate Agreement 2015

• The UK created the Climate Change Act 2008

• Most of Dorset's coast is threatened by rising sea levels

• it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Which of the following aspects of Dorset's climate mean it has huge potential for developing renewable energy? (Tick all that apply)

• High number of days of sunshine

• Heavy precipitation

• Strong South-Westerly winds

• Higher solar intensity due to lower latitude in UK

A major barrier to developing renewable energy infrastructure are objections from local residents. This can be referred to as NIMBYism. What does NIMBY stand for?

• Not in my back yard

• Never in a million billion years

• New industry money benefits youth

• Nearby infrastructure may benefit you

Navitus Bay was a...

• landform that used to exist in Swanage but has been eroded

• proposed offshore wind farm that didn't happen due to local objections

• policy created by Dorset County Council

• tourist attraction that has become derelict

The UK Climate Change Act 2008 commits the UK to become net- (a)   in carbon dioxide emissions by 2050

What is the government phasing out with a ban coming into force in 2035?

• Petrol and diesel cars

• Coal fired power stations

• Onshore wind farms

• Gas boilers

Which of the following best describes Swanage's demographic?

• Elderly and low income

• Working age and middle income

• Youthful and multicultural

• Elderly and middle to high income

Name the dominant economic industry in Purbeck

• Tourism

• Fishing

• Energy

• Banking

A carbon budget is...

• The cost of emitting carbon

• A cap / limit on emissions of carbon

• A type of molecule that causes climate change

• A way for people to reduce their use of carbon

The vast majority of Purbeck is designated as an Area of Outstanding (a)   Beauty - a barrier to development in the area.