[LAB] Environmental Awareness Flashcards
Name of the Activity
“The Local (Campus) Environment”
refers to the conscious observation and understanding of our surroundings, and being aware of various actions that may have an impact in the environment in different aspects.
Environmental Awareness
Why is environmental awareness important?
- ___________ the impact of human activities on the environment.
Undestand
Why is environmental awareness?
- ___________ a sense of responsibility in addressing environmental issues and protect our environment.
Develop
Why is environmental awareness?
- To promote _____ and secure the __________ for future generations.
sustainability
resources
a movement aimed at protecting and enhancing the quality of the natural environment.
Environmentalism
Areas or entities that could possibly be affected by various environmental hazard.
Environmental Receptors
Environmental Receptors
Five Major Areas:
● Air
● Land
● Water
● Natural Resources
● Community
refers to the spilling of waste into land areas. This leads to the destruction of land environment and affect the health of the community or living organisms that depend on it.
Land Pollution
What causes land pollution
- Industrialization
- Mining
- Landfills
- Sewage
- Agriculture
Due to weak regulation, inefficient methods of chemical disposal, and a large number of industries and firms that regularly contaminate the land.
Industrialization
Huge open areas may be created as a result of the mining process.
Because of this, the integrity of the land may be compromised.
Disturbances and environmental discharge of hazardous substances are another consequence of mining.
Mining
Pollutants from the trash in landfills seep into the ground over time. Rainfall causes the pollutants to spread and the poisons to be washed into neighboring locations.
Landfills
Toxic gasses from untreated human waste can seep into the earth. Soil quality suffers, as does air pollution, and surrounding communities can be affected. Furthermore, the likelihood of human diseases arising increases.
Sewage
To safeguard crops, farmers frequently use toxic pesticides and insecticides. However, the chemicals have the potential to deplete the land’s fertility.
Agriculture
What can we do to protect our land from pollution?
- Appropriate _________ that prioritizes handling garbage and getting rid of it as safely as feasible.
waste management
What can we do to protect our land from pollution?
- _______and ______ use can be decreased by practicing organic gardening, including the use of organic pesticides.
Pesticide
insecticide
What can we do to protect our land from pollution?
- Cutting back on the use of ____________ products.
non- biodegradable
What can we do to protect our land from pollution?
- Utilizing _____ to cut down waste and the amount of resources that must be harvested to produce various commodities.
reusable materials
occurs when pollutants are released into bodies of water, affects its quality, and thereby affecting its usage and the ecosystems that depend on them.
Water pollution
What are the types of water pollutants?
- Sewage Wastes
- Solid Wastes
- Toxic and Hazardous Wastes
- Heat Pollution
______ and ______ organic materials are mostly found in sewage.
Pathogens
putrescible
Since _____are expelled with feces, all municipal sewage from cities and towns probably contains some _____, which might pose a direct risk to public health.
bacteria
pathogens
One of the main causes of water contamination is improper _________ disposal.
solid waste
It is produced by individual, residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial activities. It comprises garbage, junk, electronic waste, trash, and waste generated from various human and industrial activities.
Solid waste
The inappropriate disposal of ________containing heavy metals from industrial plants and chemical processing facilities, as well as surface runoff containing pesticides used on residential and agricultural regions are sources of ______and ________chemicals that can contaminate bodies of water.
wastewater
toxic
hazardous
It reduces the water’s ability to keep dissolved oxygen in solution, which makes it a water pollutant.
Heat
Extremely low dissolved _____ levels can affect the survival of aquatic organisms.
oxygen
the discharge of gases or particles into the atmosphere that accumulates faster than the environment’s ability to naturally diminish or absorb them.
Air pollution
What are the common air pollutants?
- Carbon monoxide
- Sulfur dioxide
- Fine particulates
- Greenhouse Gases
Carbon monoxide sources:
- vehicles
- Industrial plants
Carbon monoxide Health effect:
asphyxiation at high level
Sulfur dioxide sources:
- Power plants
- Industrial plants
Sulfur dioxide Health effect
throat and eye irritation; can kill plant and other animals (acid rain)
Sulfur dioxide other effects
an corrode metals
Fine particulate sources:
- Vehicles
- Industrial plants
Fine particulate Health effect:
Carcinogenic, respiratory problems
Greenhouse gases Sources:
- Vehicles
- Industrial plants
- Gasoline-powered machines
Greenhouse gases Consequence:
Various health effect, increase in global temperature,
Unnecessary or loud sounds may be harmful to animals, humans, and the surrounding community.
Noise Pollutions
Noise Pollution Effects on Humans:
- Hearing Loss
- Irritability
- Anxiety
- Decreased attention span
- Communication problems
Noise Pollution Effects on Wildlife:
- Interferes with sound communication
- Problems with navigation
Effects of Pollution
- Loss of Soil Fertility
- Pollution of Groundwater
- Habitat Loss
- Deteriorating Human, Animal, and Plant Health
- Loss of Biodiversity
refers to the different life forms (varieties) that exists in a location or region.
Biodiversity
Biodiversity can be measured by __________
species richness
________ can be measured by species richness.
Biodiversity
refers to the amount of variations of species in a community or ecosystem.
Species richness
Why is biodiversity important?
- It helps with the continuance of various __________services.
ecological
Why is biodiversity important?
-________ between species can support each other’s survival.
Interactions
Why is biodiversity important?
- Variations of life supports our natural resources by providing ______ and _________.
food
medicines
Many humans activity can threaten our __________, which can lead to many organisms be classified into different conservation status.
biodiversity
Many humans activity can threaten our __________, which can lead to many organisms be classified into different conservation status.
biodiversity
IUCN means
International Union for Conservation of Nature
Notable conservation status according to ____________
IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)
Reduction between ≥ 20 to 50% of the species population
Vulnerable species
Reduction of about ≥ 70% of the species population
Endangered species
Reduction of about ≥ 80% to 90% of species population
Critically-endangered species
Examples of Vulnerable Species:
- Dugong
- Great White Shark
- Red Panda
- Whale Shark
- Polar Bear
- Irrawaddy Dolphin
Examples of Endangered Species:
- Tiger
- Sea Turtle
- Hornbill
- Rhinoceros
- Elephant
- Orangutan
Examples of Critically Endangered Species:
- Tamaraw
- Philippine Eagle
- Philippine Crocodile
- Philippine Pangolin
- Visayan Warty Pig
- Negros Bleeding-Heart
- Hawksbill Turtle
- Great Hammerhead
- Agardwood
- Rafflesia Magnifica
Human Activities that Affect the Environment
- Improper Waste Segregation
- Improper Waste Disposal
- Usage of Single-use Plastics
- Reliance on gasoline-powered vehicles
How can we contribute to a greener campus?
- Recycling Hubs
- Donation Initiatives
- Paper recycling
- Limiting food wastes
- Greener transportation to school
