Biodiversity & Human Impact (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards
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Definition of pollution
Definition of pollution
Harmful/poisonous substances released into environment
Effect of pollution on biodiversity
Effect of pollution on biodiversity
Reduction in biodiversity
Three main areas affected by pollution
Three main areas affected by pollution
Land, air, and water
Purpose of pesticides
Purpose of pesticides
Kill insects and other pests on crops
Purpose of herbicides
Purpose of herbicides
Kill weeds that compete with crops
How sulfur dioxide creates acid rain
How sulfur dioxide creates acid rain
Mixes with water in clouds
Three sources of water pollution
Three sources of water pollution
Sewage, fertiliser, toxic chemicals
Effect of growing population on waste
Effect of growing population on waste
More waste produced and higher living standards
How pollution harms wildlife
How pollution harms wildlife
Poisoning, habitat destruction, food chain disruption
How UK reduced sulfur dioxide emissions
How UK reduced sulfur dioxide emissions
Used natural gas instead of coal and oil