4.7.3.2 Waste Management

Question 1

What does rapid growth in human population and an increase in the standard of living mean?

Answer 1

• increasingly more resources are used
• more waste is produced

Question 2

What will happen in waste and chemical materials are not properly handled?

Answer 2

• more pollution will be caused

Question 3

Where can pollution occur?

Answer 3

• water
• air
• land

Question 4

How can pollution kill plants and animals in water?

Answer 4

• sewage, fertiliser and toxic chemicals pollute the water

Question 5

How can pollution kill plants and animals in air?

Answer 5

• smoke and acidic gases pollute the air

Question 6

How can pollution kill plants and animals in land?

Answer 6

• landfill and toxic chemicals can result in the pollution of land