Land and water pollution Flashcards
1
Q
What are herbicides ?
A
Something that destroys weeds but leaves the plants unharmed
2
Q
What is eutrophication ?
A
When nutrients get’s into the water, then this helps the algae grow and blocks the sunlight and then the plants die and so does the algae. bacteria digests the dead plants using up remaining oxygen and producing carbon dioxide
3
Q
What is pesticide ?
A
Keeping animals off plants
4
Q
Fungicide
A
Stop fungi growing on plants
5
Q
Fertilisers
A
Help the plants to grow