B3 4.1 The effects of the population explosion

Created by: Maisy Geddes
Created on: 08-05-13 14:40

list three bad effects of population growth

we are using up raw matericals and those that are non renewable cannot be replaced / we are producing more waste and pollution / we are reducing amount of land available for animals and plants nby building, quarrying, farming and dumping waste

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name the three things humans pollute

air, water and land

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how do humans pollute waterways?

with sewage, fertiliser and toxic chemicals

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how do humans pollute the air?

with smoke and gases such as sulfur dioxide which contributes to acid rain

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how do humans pollute the land

with toxic chemicals such as pesticides and herbicides and these can then be washed into the water

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why does building houses for humans affect animals and plants?

land has to be cleared which destroys their habitats

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name the three things humans pollute

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air, water and land

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B3 4.1 The effects of the population explosion