Land,water and air pollution Flashcards

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water pollution?

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sewage - untreated sewage could be accidentley released into rivers or streams
polluted from fertilisers from farms
toxic chemicals released into rivers from factories

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air pollution?

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coal in power station can release acidic gases - causing acid rain - burning also can release smoke

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Land pollution?

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lot’s of waste is dumped in landfills - destroy habitats
toxic chemicals can come out of landfills and pollute the soils

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