Biodiversity & the Effect of Human Interaction on Ecosystems (OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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What are the four main types of waste?
What are the four main types of waste?
Household, industrial, agricultural, hazardous
Examples of household waste
Examples of household waste
Food scraps, packaging, household products
Industrial waste definition
Industrial waste definition
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
Types of pollution from poor waste management
Types of pollution from poor waste management
Air, water, soil pollution
Harmful gases released from burning waste
Harmful gases released from burning waste
Carbon dioxide and methane
Sources of water pollution from waste
Sources of water pollution from waste
Chemicals and waste entering rivers, lakes, oceans
Effects of soil contamination
Effects of soil contamination
Affects plant growth, enters food chain
Impact of landfills on habitats
Impact of landfills on habitats
Destroy habitats, displace wildlife, reduce biodiversity
Health impacts of hazardous waste exposure
Health impacts of hazardous waste exposure
Serious health problems for humans and animals
Benefits of reduce, reuse, recycle
Benefits of reduce, reuse, recycle
Reduces pollution & habitat loss, preserves ecosystems
Benefit of composting organic waste
Benefit of composting organic waste
Enriches soil without harming environment
Proper waste disposal method for landfills
Proper waste disposal method for landfills
Using lined landfills