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They can both help and hurt the environment. Some chemicals are necessary such as water, minerals, and the air we breathe. The exact effects depend on the exact chemicals. Some chemical waste can harm plants, wildlife, or even humans. Some chemicals such as phosphates can cause excessive red algae to grow in bodies of water. Oil and petrochemicals in the water can kill birds and fish.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 12y agochemicals are discharged with water like toxic etc which are very harmful and pollutes the environment by polluting under ground water and land.....
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∙ 10y agoMany chemicals contribute to the pollution of soils, waters, atmosphere.
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∙ 9y agoSome are beneficial some are detrimental.
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How does your environment affect your food choices?
The environment affects your food choices in many ways; one in which is chemicals.
How has the work of chemicals affected the environment?
The environment can be polluted by chemical industry.
What is a natural harbor and how does it affect the environment?
a natural harbour is natural so what would it do to affect the environment
How do chemicals cause weathering of the Earth's surface?
Chemicals in the Earth's environment are mostly acidic, and when in contact with Earth's surface, the chemicals eat away, or dissolve, the rock.
Does the kettle affect the environment?
NO
How does hair products affect your environment?
it populates the air by all the chemicals
How does your environment affect your food choices?
The environment affects your food choices in many ways; one in which is chemicals.
What are three variables that affect a living system?
temperature, food, environment
Does noise affect taste?
Noise does not affect taste. However, a noisy environment may also include dust and chemicals that could affect the taste.
How does battery acid affect the environment?
Battery acid affects the environment because batteries are filled with chemicals that leak into the water system and animals die because they drink.
How do common household chemicals affect the effectiveness of sewage treatement?
how does sewage treatment affect household chemicals how does sewage treatment affect household chemicals
How do trash cans effect earth science?
The chemicals in plastic trash cans can effect birds and other wildlife. When plastic breaks down in the environment, it can affect the environment. The effects are studied by earth scientists.
What are the environmental impact of freon?
Freon is harmful to the environment because of the chemicals that it is made from. These chemicals are bad for the environment and ozone layer.
How do human actions increase the carrying capacity of some ecosystems?
Humans can affect the carrying capacity of ecosystems by taking or adding something to the environment. Such as natural resources and chemicals. These can greatly affect the environment, thus greatly affecting the animals in the environment
How do fault's affect the environment?
How do faults affect the environment
What chemicals are not environment friendly?
pollutants
How does gardening affect the environment?
Plants give off oxygen, what we humans need for survival. Cut them more, and we'll all die. :)
