Waste management (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What is pollution?
What is pollution?
Harmful substances released into environment
What does biodiversity refer to?
What does biodiversity refer to?
Variety of species in an ecosystem
What does sulfur dioxide cause?
What does sulfur dioxide cause?
Acid rain
What are pesticides used for?
What are pesticides used for?
To kill pests on crops
What are herbicides used for?
What are herbicides used for?
To kill weeds on crops
Which substance causes water pollution when washed off farmland?
Which substance causes water pollution when washed off farmland?
Fertiliser
Why is pollution increasing globally?
Why is pollution increasing globally?
Human population is growing rapidly
In 2000, what change did electricity companies make to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions?
In 2000, what change did electricity companies make to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions?
Switched to cleaner natural gas
Why did sulfur dioxide emissions increase again during 2010-2012?
Why did sulfur dioxide emissions increase again during 2010-2012?
More coal was used as it was cheaper
What are the three main areas affected by pollution?
What are the three main areas affected by pollution?
Air, land and water