Waste Management Flashcards
1
Q
What is leading to pollution
A
Humans producing more waste
2
Q
What types of pollution do humans contribute to
A
Water pollution
Air pollution
Land pollution
3
Q
How do humans pollute the water
A
Faeces and urine are released into nearby waterways
In the uk sewage is treated before releasment but not all the time
4
Q
How do fertilisers pollute
A
Thy can pollute rivers. And streams
5
Q
What do both untreated sewage and fertilisers cause
A
Dissolved oxygen levels to fall killing aquatic organisms
6
Q
What can burning release
A
Smoke which can kill plants. And animals reducing biodiversity
7
Q
What can land fills do to animals
A
Destroy habitats for plants and animals
8
Q
How can landfills pollute soil
A
Toxic chemical can leak out into the soil
