Biodiversity & the Effect of Human Interaction on Ecosystems (OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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Which items are examples of household waste?
Which items are examples of household waste?
Food scraps and packaging
What is industrial waste?
What is industrial waste?
By-products from manufacturing & mining
Which of these is an example of agricultural waste?
Which of these is an example of agricultural waste?
Animal manure
What makes hazardous waste different from other waste types?
What makes hazardous waste different from other waste types?
It poses risk to health or environment
Which types of pollution result from improper waste disposal?
Which types of pollution result from improper waste disposal?
Air, water, and soil pollution
Which harmful gases are released when waste is burnt?
Which harmful gases are released when waste is burnt?
Carbon dioxide and methane
How can water pollution occur from waste?
How can water pollution occur from waste?
Chemicals & waste entering water bodies
What effect does soil contamination from hazardous materials have?
What effect does soil contamination from hazardous materials have?
Affects plant growth & enters food chain
How do landfills and waste dumps affect wildlife?
How do landfills and waste dumps affect wildlife?
Destroy habitats and displace wildlife
What is a consequence of exposure to hazardous waste?
What is a consequence of exposure to hazardous waste?
Serious health problems
How does reduce, reuse, recycle help protect biodiversity?
How does reduce, reuse, recycle help protect biodiversity?
Minimises waste & preserves ecosystems
What is the benefit of composting organic waste?
What is the benefit of composting organic waste?
Enriches soil without harming environment