Land Pollution

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It also refers to an activity that lessens the quality and/or productivity of the land as an ideal place for agriculture, forestation, construction, etc.

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LAND POLLUTION

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It is often caused by human activities and the misuse of land resources which could lead to undesirable changes in land, like soil erosion.

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LAND POLLUTION

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The deterioration of Earth’s land features and soil, directly or indirectly.

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LAND POLLUTION

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It is carried out to create drylands is one of the major concerns.

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Deforestation and Soil Erosion

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alteration or modification of original properties of land to make it use-worthy for a specific purpose, is another major cause.

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Land conversion

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Land that is once converted into dry or barren land can never be made fertile again.

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Deforestation and Soil Erosion

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in search of more land, potent land is hunted, and its indigenous state is compromised.

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Deforestation and Soil Erosion

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Also, there is a constant waste of land. Unused available land over the years turns barren; this land then cannot be used.

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Deforestation and Soil Erosion

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In agricultural activities, overuse of these chemicals, they result in _____

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contamination and poisoning of soil.

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Farmers often use toxic fertilizers and pesticides to get rid of insects, fungi, and bacteria from their crops.

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Agricultural Activities

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Items that cannot be recycled become a part of landfills that hamper the beauty of the city and cause land pollution.

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Overcrowded Landfills

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Garbage like aluminum, plastic, paper, cloth, wood, is collected and sent to the local recycling unit.

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Overcrowded Landfills

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Several land spaces are created beneath the surface.

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Mining Activities

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Research and development paved the way for modern fertilizers and chemicals that were highly toxic and led to soil contamination.

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Industrialization

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Due to an increased demand for food, shelter, and house, more goods are produced. This resulted in the creation of more waste that needs to be disposed of.

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Industrialization

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Marks a significant change to the landscape that can cause land pollution in a variety of subtle and not-so-subtle ways.

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Urbanization

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Many of us may not classify human settlements as “land pollution

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Urbanization

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Due to urbanization, a large number of construction activities are taking place, which has resulted in huge waste articles like wood, metal, bricks, and plastic that can be seen by naked eyes outside any building or office which is under construction.

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Construction Activities

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The leftover radioactive material contains harmful and toxic chemicals that can affect human health. They are dumped beneath the earth to avoid any casualty.

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Nuclear Waste

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The leftover material is then sent to the landfill site, which ends up polluting the environment.

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Sewage Treatment

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A large amount of solid waste is leftover once the sewage has been treated.

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Sewage Treatment

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People just throw their garbage on the ground without caring about the adverse effects on the environment.

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Littering

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Another form of land pollution, where the upper layer of soil or the topsoil’s composition is damaged or altered. This is caused by the overuse of chemical fertilizers, soil erosion triggered by running water and other pest control measures, leading to loss of fertile land for agriculture, forest cover, fodder patches for grazing, etc.

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Soil Pollution

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When harmful substances from industrial processes like chemicals are improperly disposed on the land or in illegal landfills or storages, the chemicals and other substances could end up in the groundwater system.

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Groundwater Poisoning

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Highly affected by land pollution. Nearly _____ of the world’s population does not have access to safe drinking water, and each year water-based diseases cause up to ______ deaths.

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Drinking Water Problem

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When deforestation is committed, the tree cover is compromised. This leads to a steep imbalance in the rain cycle.

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Environmental Impact

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The effects of land pollution are very hazardous and can lead to the loss of ecosystems. When land is polluted, it directly or indirectly affects the climate pattern.

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Change in Climate Patterns

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The land, when contaminated with toxic chemicals and pesticides, lead to potentially fatal problems like skin cancer and the human respiratory ailments in particular.

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Effect on Human Health

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The city loses its attraction as a tourist destination as landfills do not look good when you move around the city. It leads to a loss of revenue for the state government.

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Distraction for Tourists

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Landfills across the city keep on growing due to an increase in waste and are later burned, which leads to air pollution. They become home for rodents, mice,etc., which in turn transmit diseases.

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Causes Air Pollution

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The constant human activity on land is leaving it polluted, forcing these species to move further away and adapt to new regions or die trying to adjust. Several species are also pushed to the verge extinction, due to no homeland.

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Effect on Wildlife

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They face a serious threat with regards to the loss of habitat and natural environment.

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Effect on Wildlife

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The dry conditions created by pollutants in the soil create the perfect environment for wildfires and increases the probability of wildfires dramatically.

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Wildfires

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Chemicals that are frequently used on agricultural farms, such as nitrogen, end up benefitting the crops only in a small proportion. The rest ends up in water populated by fish, algae, and other lifeforms.

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Water Nutrient Enrichment

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produced by mines, farms or agriculture, and industries that supply people with goods and services

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Industrial Waste

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all the wastes arising from human and animal activities that are normally solid and are discarded as useless or unwanted.

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Solid wastes

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Wastes that are generated from living households, generally contain non-hazardous solid wastes; kitchen waste, found usually at home.

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Residential

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often called garbage or trash, which consists of the combined solid waste produced by homes, institutions, small businesses, and workplaces other than factories.

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Municipal Solid Waste

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Wastes generated from business establishments: food establishments, shops, etc., that generate generally non-hazardous waste such as paper, cardboard, wood, metals and plastic.

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Commercial

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These are solid wastes due to agricultural activities: food residues, animal dung, crop residues, etc.

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Agricultural

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Generated from public and government institutions: offices, religious institutes, schools, universities, etc.; generally, not hazardous.

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Institutional Solid Waste

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It is from various types of industrial processes. The nature of the waste depends on the type of industry and kind of raw material involved. There may be toxic and hazardous wastes that have adverse effects to the environment.

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Industrial Waste

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Discarded, unwanted solid wastes from hospitals. It consists of both non-hazardous and hazardous waste.

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Hospital Solid Waste

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Open Dumping: Considerations in selection and locating sites for open dumping (4)

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• Sources of water supply and distance from it • Direction of wind • Distance from nearest residents, nearby farm areas and main land. • Distance that flies can travel from disposal site to living quarters as well as the distance that the rodents can travel from disposal areas and living quarters

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It differs in ordinary dumping in that the material are placed in a trench or other prepared area, adequately compacted, and covered with earth at the end of the working day.

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Controlled Tipping/Burial Sanitary Landfill System

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Steps in Controlled Tipping (5)

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• Choosing a suitable site, usually wasteland, to be reclaimed within reasonable distance from habitation. • Transporting the generated wastes to the site by appropriately designed vehicles. • Laying the wastes in appropriate heap to a predetermined height • Compacting the layer mechanically. • Covering the compacted layer with a thin layer of earth 22 cm depth at the end of each work day. The same steps are repeated for each work period

Question 47

a process of burning the combustible components of garbage at temperatures high enough to destroy contaminants. It red a process of burning the combustible components of garbage at temperatures high enough to destroy contaminants. It reduces volume of waste by 20-30% of original volume.

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Incineration

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Usually have high economic value and are particularly useful to mankind. Examples of these products are metals like copper, gold, and zinc as well as gems like rubies, sapphires, and diamonds.

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Mining products

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Is the extraction of valuable minerals or geological materials from the surface or under the surface of the Earth.

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Mining

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Some of the environmental impacts of mining include:

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•Soil erosion •Sinkholes •Loss of biodiversity •Contamination of soil, groundwater, and surface water •Increase in carbon emissions

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It can drastically alter the conditions in a particular area in just a short period of time, especially if the sustainability measures are not observed.

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Environmental Impacts

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It is worth noting that the law recognizes the rights of indigenous people (IP) to their ancestral domains, mandating royalty payments to the IP communities should be given for the minerals in their areas were to be utilized.

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Republic Act No. 7942

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The Philippines, being the fifth most mineral-rich countries in the world have a huge potential to be developed if our mineral resources are conserved and utilized properly.

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Republic Act No. 7942

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This law aims to promote proper exploration, development, utilization, and conservation of our mineral resources through the combined efforts of the government and the private sector.

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Republic Act No. 7942

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Also known as the Philippine Mining Act of 1995

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Republic Act No. 7942

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This act is also known as the People's Small-scale Mining Act of 1991.

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Republic Act No. 7076

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Its main objective is to promote small-scale mining activities and give access and more opportunities for small-scale miners to partake in the land's natural resources.

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Republic Act No. 7076

Question 58

Use less. _______ your plastic footprint. Cut down on your consumption of goods that contain excessive plastic packaging and parts. If it will leave behind plastic trash, don't buy it.

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Reduce:

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Don’t use it. _____ disposable plastic whenever and wherever possible. Choose items that are not packaged in plastic, and carry your own bags, containers and utensils. Say 'no straw, please.'

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Refuse:

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Convert it to useful items and buy products made from recycled materials. _______ what you can’t refuse, reduce or reuse. Pay attention to the entire life cycle of items you bring into your life, from source to manufacturing to distribution to disposal.

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Recycle:

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Use it over and over. ________ durable, non-toxic straws, utensils, to go containers, bottles, bags, and other everyday items. Choose glass, paper, stainless steel, wood, ceramic and bamboo over plastic.

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Reuse:

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Possible Solutions to Land Pollution (except 4Rs)

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•Reduce the use of pesticides and fertilizers in agricultural activities. • Buy Biodegradable products • Create dumping ground away from residential areas. • Education is the key to mitigate the land pollution problem.

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can also be used to generate electricity and serve as components of the gadgets that we use a lot.

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mined metals

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used to construct roads and establishments, build automobiles and houses, and make computers and satellites.

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Metals

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is also an economically important industry to regions and countries that serve as reservoirs of mining products.

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mining

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have high economic value and are regarded as status symbols for the wealthy

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Gems

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The ______, in particular, is the ___ most mineral-rich country in the world for gold, nickel, copper, and chromite.

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Philippines, fifth