Biodiversity & the Effect of Human Interaction on Ecosystems (OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Household waste examples
Household waste examples
Food scraps, packaging, household products
Industrial waste definition
Industrial waste definition
By-products from manufacturing, mining, industry
Agricultural waste examples
Agricultural waste examples
Animal manure, crop residues, pesticides
Hazardous waste definition
Hazardous waste definition
Waste posing risk to health/environment (chemicals, batteries, e-waste)
3 pollution types from poor waste management
3 pollution types from poor waste management
Air, water, and soil pollution
Gases from burning waste
Gases from burning waste
Carbon dioxide and methane
Soil contamination effects
Soil contamination effects
Affects plant growth, enters food chain
Landfill impacts on biodiversity
Landfill impacts on biodiversity
Destroys habitats, displaces wildlife, reduces biodiversity
Hazardous waste exposure health impact
Hazardous waste exposure health impact
Serious health problems for humans and animals
Purpose of reduce, reuse, recycle
Purpose of reduce, reuse, recycle
Minimise waste, reduce pollution, preserve ecosystems
Composting benefit
Composting benefit
Enriches soil without harming environment
Lined landfill benefit
Lined landfill benefit
Prevents pollution and protects habitats