Human Activity Flashcards

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1
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What is happening right now in terms of waste?

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More and more waste is being produced

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What are the pollutants being produced?

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Phosphates from detergents
Nitrates from phosphates
Sulfur Dioxide from some power stations

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3
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What does Recycling do?

A

Conserves our natural resources

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4
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If materials aren’t recycled what happens?

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They are broken down by decomposed bacteria

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5
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What are the disadvantages of throwing stuff away as waste?

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More land has to be used for landfill sites
Some waste is toxic which then means more polluted land
More materials are used to make new products

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What are the disadvantages of using more materials to make new products?

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We are using up more resources and more energy

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What does recycling use up?

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Less of the earth’s natural resources

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8
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Name three materials that can be recycled

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Metals
Paper
Plastics

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9
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What does a larger population do to our environment?

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It affects the environment more

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