Human activity on the environment and fertilisers. 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyHuman impact on the environmentGCSEEdexcel Created by: hanrobothamCreated on: 14-05-16 18:12 What are some potential problems that human activity can have on the environment? Raw materials being used faster. More waste being produced. More pollutants being produced; phsphates, nitrates, sulfur dioxide. 1 of 5 What problems can sulfur dioxide cause? It forms acid rain which can lower the pH of soil and lakes. This can destroy habitats. 2 of 5 Give an advantage and disadvantage of fertilisers. They help crops but harm water life. 3 of 5 Why are fertilisers so essential to farmers? Because without them, crops wouldn't grow as well and food yields would go down. 4 of 5 What is eutrophication? When too many nitrates get into water and it can cause 'mega-growth' , 'mega-death' and 'mega-decay' 5 of 5
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