Waste from human activity Flashcards

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What is causing more waste in scoiety

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This is as the population is rapidly growing, and a increase in standard living.

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What can waste pollute (Water)

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This can pollute the water with sewage, fertiliser or toxic chemicals.

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What can waste pollute (Land)

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This can be pollute with pesticides and herbicides, which can be washed from land to water

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What can waste pollute (Air)

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This can pollute the air with sulfur dioxide forming acid rain

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How is land mainly used(humans reduce the amount of land available for other animals and plants )

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By quarrying, mining, farming and dumping waste

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