Waste Management (AQA GCSE Biology): Flashcards
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Examples of household waste
Examples of household waste
Food scraps, packaging, household products
What is industrial waste?
What is industrial waste?
By-products from manufacturing, mining, industrial processes
Examples of agricultural waste
Examples of agricultural waste
Animal manure, crop residues, pesticides
Examples of hazardous waste
Examples of hazardous waste
Chemicals, batteries, electronic waste
Harmful gases from burning waste
Harmful gases from burning waste
Carbon dioxide and methane
What does water pollution from waste affect?
What does water pollution from waste affect?
Rivers, lakes, and oceans
Effects of soil contamination
Effects of soil contamination
Affects plant growth and enters food chain
Impact of landfills on biodiversity
Impact of landfills on biodiversity
Destroy habitats, displace wildlife, reduce biodiversity
Health impact of hazardous waste exposure
Health impact of hazardous waste exposure
Serious health problems for humans and animals
Purpose of reduce, reuse, recycle
Purpose of reduce, reuse, recycle
Minimises waste, reduces pollution, preserves ecosystems
Benefit of composting organic waste
Benefit of composting organic waste
Enriches soil without harming environment
How lined landfills protect environment
How lined landfills protect environment
Prevent pollution and protect habitats