HEALTH - The Impact of Environmental Health Problems Flashcards
These have a huge effect on every individual.
Environmental issues
What are two classifications of environmental issues?
(1) Natural
(2) Man-made
It happens when there is a presence of large amounts of unwanted and harmful substances on land, water, or air.
Pollution
It is the destruction of forests by means of clearing and cutting of trees.
Deforestation
What ranked is the Philippines in terms of threatened forests in the world?
Fourth
It is the contamination of bodies of water.
Water pollution
It is one of the world’s most polluted rivers.
Pasig River
What ranked is Metro Manila in terms of providing a piped sewerage system?
Second to the lowest
It releases dangerous air pollutants/gases into the Earth’s atmosphere.
Air pollution
These are currently used in Makati as one of the solutions to address the air pollution problem.
Hybrid diesel-electric buses
It is the unlawful acquisition or extraction of important minerals.
Illegal mining
It is the excessive number of living individuals, as compared to the capacity of the environment.
Overpopulation
What ranked is the Philippines as the most populous country in the world?
13th
It is the oil released from faulty equipment of oil tankers and ships.
Oil spill
It is the result of increasing global warming, which causes disruptions or rapid changes in Earth’s climate conditions.
Climate change
