PREFINALS - UNIT 4 POLLUTION Flashcards
It often incorporates controlled- environment agriculture, which aims to optimize plant growth, and soilless farming techniques
Sustainable Agriculture
What are the three soilless farming techniques
hydroponics
aquaponics
aeroponics
comes from unlimited, naturally replenished resources,
Renewable energy
Give three examples of renewable energy
Sun, tides, and wind
Give the (5) Notable Solutions on Pollution
• Renewable Energy
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Improved Waste Management
• Policy and Regulation
• Public Awareness and Education
A 2021 report estimated that air pollution costs the Philippines approximately ______ due to health-care and welfare costs and labor and economic productivity loss
ECONOMIC COST
US$87 billion annually
Pollution results in significant economic losses due to
• healthcare costs
• Loss of agricultural productivity
• damage to infrastructure
Ecosystems are disrupted by pollution, leading to the loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and the degradation of freshwater resources.
Environmental Degradation
Exposure to air pollution can cause
•Respiratory Issues
•Cardiovascular Diseases
•Death
Water pollution leads to
Water borne diseases
Soil contamination can result in
Food safety concerns
An increased amount of light at night lowers melatonin production, which results in sleep deprivation, fatigue, headaches, stress, anxiety, and other health problems
LIGHT POLLUTION
is excessive artificial light that negatively impacts the environment by wasting energy and causing adverse effects.
LIGHT POLLUTION
is excessive artificial light that negatively impacts the environment by wasting energy and causing adverse effects.
LIGHT POLLUTION
– This is a very quiet sound, barely audible.
– A typical quiet environment.
– A typical conversation level.
– This level of noise can be annoying and potentially harmful with prolonged exposure.
– This is a very loud sound and prolonged exposure can cause hearing damage. Examples include heavy trucks.
– This level of noise is extremely loud and can cause immediate pain and hearing damage. Examples include a jet at takeoff.
10 dB: Soft whisper
30 dB: Bedroom at night
50 dB: Moderate
70 dB: Noisy
90 dB: Very Loud
120 dB: Painful
You can listen to sounds at ____ (Decibels) or lower for as long as you want. Sounds at ____ can lead to hearing loss if you listen to them for more than 8 hours at a time
70 dBA
85 dBA
It can cause physical damage to the eardrum and the sensitive hair cells of the inner ear and result in temporary or permanent hearing loss, known as _________
NOISE POLLUTION
noise- induced hearing loss.
accumulate in oceans, rivers, and ecosystems, harming marine life and entering the food chain.
PLASTIC POLLUTION
Non-biodegradable plastics
Improper disposal of ______,______, and _____ lead to soil degradation, reducing its ability to support plant life and Contaminating food chains
SOIL/LAND POLLUTION
•industrial waste
•use of pesticides
•agricultural runoff
Biotic and abiotic byproducts of farming practices that result in degradation Contamination of or the environment and surrounding ecosystems
AGRICULTURAL POLLUTION
Recite the 17 United Nations SDG
1 no poverty
2 no hunger
3 good health
4 quality education
5 gender equality
6 clean water and sanitation
7 renewable energy
8 good jobs and economic growth
9 innovation and infrustructure
10 reduced inequalities
11 sustainable cities and communities
12 responsible consumption
13 climate action
14 life below water
15 life on land
16 peace and justice
17 partnerships for the goals
