Waste from Human Activity Flashcards
1
Q
What 2 reasons have meant that an increasing amount of waste is produced?
A
Rapid growth in the human population, increased standard of living
2
Q
What will happen unless waste is handled properly?
A
More pollution will be caused
3
Q
What 3 things may waste pollute?
A
Air, water, land
4
Q
How can water be polluted?
A
With sewage, fertiliser or toxic chemicals
5
Q
How can air be polluted?
A
With smoke and gases such as sulfur dioxide
6
Q
What does sulfur dioxide contribute to?
A
Acid rain
7
Q
How can land be polluted?
A
With toxic chemicals such as pesticides and herbicides
8
Q
Where may pesticides and herbicides be washed from the land to?
A
Waterways
9
Q
How do people reduce the amount of land available for other animals and plants?
A
By building, quarrying, farming and dumping waste
