pollution

Question 1

land pollution

Answer 1

: This is the introduction of harmful substances into the atmosphere. These substances include harmful chemicals, tiny particles and biological materials.

Question 2

pollution

Answer 2

Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances into the environment. These harmful substances are called pollutants.

Question 3

water pollution

Answer 3

This refers to the introduction of harmful substances into our oceans, lakes, rivers and groundwater. These substances include chemicals, untreated sewage and plastic.

Question 4

Global warming

Answer 4

the gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth’s atmosphere

Question 5

Greenhouse effect

Answer 5

is a natural process that warms and traps solar radiations in the earth’s atmosphere

Question 6

Human Activity Greenhouse Gas

Answer 6

Burning of fossil fuels, deforestation-Carbon Dioxide
Nitrogen fertilizers, burning of fossil fuels and wood- Nitrogen oxide, Livestock and rice production- Methane
Use of solvents, cleaners or colorants- Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

Question 7

Identify ONE measure that has been used in both the Caribbean and the United Kingdom or the USA has done to reduce climate change

Answer 7

Raise awareness through education-USA
use of renewable energy
re afforestation programmws-USA

Question 8

For the measure identified compare its effectiveness in the Caribbean with the USA

Answer 8

It has been effective in the caribbean as in jamaica 1000 trees are planted yearly but it works at a slower pace than the USA,

Question 9

For a named caribbean country, explain two ways in which the manufacturing industry contributes to environmental damage

Answer 9

Air pollution, Water pollution