Waste Management (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards
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Define household waste
Define household waste
Everyday items like food scraps, packaging, household products
Define industrial waste
Define industrial waste
By-products from manufacturing, mining, industrial processes
Define agricultural waste
Define agricultural waste
Waste from farming: manure, crop residues, pesticides
Define hazardous waste
Define hazardous waste
Waste posing health/environment risk: chemicals, batteries, e-waste
3 pollution types from poor waste management
3 pollution types from poor waste management
Air, water, and soil pollution
Harmful gases from burning waste
Harmful gases from burning waste
Carbon dioxide and methane
Effects of soil contamination
Effects of soil contamination
Affects plant growth and enters food chain
Impact of landfills on wildlife
Impact of landfills on wildlife
Destroy habitats, displace wildlife, reduce biodiversity
3 waste management strategies
3 waste management strategies
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Benefit of composting organic waste
Benefit of composting organic waste
Enriches soil without harming environment