Foundation - Unit 1

1. According to Dr Randolph, people get sick because of ……………………..…….. – in other words, a failure to adjust to the modern environment.

2. Vague, far-off concepts like global warming are made more urgent when ……………………..…….. are studied together.

3. Rising temperatures result in more widespread distribution of disease because some insects are able to ……………………..……...

4. Large-scale removal of trees forces wildlife from their habitat and brings them into contact with ……………………..……..

5. Uncontrollable ……………………..…….. of zoonotic viruses are becoming more numerous.

6. Collaboration between many disciplines is needed to confront the problems of urban development, pollution, ……………………..…….. and new pathogens.

7. Environmental medicine should receive more …………………….……… to help it meet future demands.

Coral reefs can provide

A resource bank, e.g. for keeping clams and 1 ……………………………..

Coral reefs can provide

  A seasonal back-up, when 2 …………………………….. products are insufficient, e.g. in northern Mozambique

Coral reefs can provide

  A tourist attraction, e.g. 3 …………………………….. tours in the Caribbean.Coral reefs can provide