Impacts from using fossil fuels
- Created by: Chloemay1998
- Created on: 15-03-16 13:57
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- Impacts from using fossil fuels
- Acid Rain
- Gases are released when FF are burnt, then it falls as acid rain
- Kills fish and other aquatic life - reduced biodiversity
- Reduces the nutrient content in the soil - some species of plant can't grow or grows more slowly
- Kills trees and other plant life - reduced biodiversity
- Corrode rocks e.g. limestone, sandstone
- Global Warming
- Largest problem created by FF
- Rising sea levels and increased flooding
- More frequent and severe extreme weather events e.g. droughts and hurricanes
- Habitat loss (loss of biodiversity and the extinction of species)
- Problems Associated with mining
- Disturbs and removes large areas of land
- Wildlife being displaced
- Habitat loss
- Reduced air quality as dust is released
- Contamination of surface water with acidic or toxic substances
- Oil Spills
- Death of wildlife
- Reduces the ability of animals to move freely (flying/swimming problems)
- Hypothermia - feathers and fur become coated in oil and reduces the ability to control its body temperature
- Consumption of oil
- Acid Rain
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