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Non biodegradable pesticides don't rot, so they stay in the soil forever (well not forever, but a long time)
This wouldn't be a problem if you were a traditional farm, but organic farm ban the use of pesticides. This means that they would not be able to use this land to grow their healthier crops. This also means that the animals of any farmer - traditional or organic - may be able to contract diseases due to eating the harmful chemicals in pesticides in their feed - potentially grass, or other herbivorous food items...
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Why are humans the only organisms that produce nonbiodegradable substances?
We are the only organisms that we know of that can understand and apply scientific knowledge to create nonbiodegradable substances.
What problems are caused by nitrogen oxides?
breathing problems / asthma (respiritory)
What are some problems with soil?
there are all kinds of problems with, and that's why we need to take care of it. there is soil erosion, soil pollution, pesticides, nutrition pollution,drought, and mud slide.
How do you pollute the soil?
It is alternate in soil. It is caused by pesticides like insecticides (e.g., DDT, BHC etc.), herbicides and fungicides.
What pollution is caused by farms?
The pollution caused by farms can be broaken down by the medium it pollutes:Air:* Odours * Ammonia * Dusts Water:* Runoff containing * ** Fertilizer ** Pesticides ** fecal matter ** Ammonia ** Silt ** Nitrates/Nitrites * Groundwater containing * ** Nutrients ** Pesticides ** Hydrocarbon (fuel) Solid Waste:* Animal manure * Dead animals * Fertilizer etc.Bags * Twines * Equipment * Used tires
The problems of disease and the use of pesticides?
They are unrelated.
Is aluminum foil nonbiodegradable?
Yes.
What problems are humans causing to the soil?
deforestation, mining and pesticides
Why are humans the only organisms that produce nonbiodegradable substances?
We are the only organisms that we know of that can understand and apply scientific knowledge to create nonbiodegradable substances.
Is a fishing line biodegradable or nonbiodegradable and why?
its plastic
Why is the use of bio pesticides encouraged over chemical pesticides?
chemical pesticides are very harmful for our health and caused many diseases like skin cancer etc. it also helps better plant growth
What are some health effects of using pesticides?
it can cause problems to your nervous system
What diseases are caused by pesticides?
---- Diseases caused by pesticides include many skin diseases because farmers are physically exposed to the pesticides as they are spraying it or mixing it - dermatitus. Dermititus causes the body to have some allergic reactions; itchiness, soreness, swelling, etc. Another one is if you consume some food with pesticides than you may find you are sweating or your major body organs are not working at their normal pace either faster of slower. ---- To find out more about diseases caused by pesticides check out: 1) http://www.prn2.usm.my/mainsite/bulletin/sun/1997/sun6.html 2)http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/496361 ---- Also, according to one health expert, polio, is also caused by pesticides. http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/56729 ----
Is papers a nonbiodegradable waste?
No, paper will biodegrade (it is an organic material).
Is bronze statue is a biodegradable substance?
it is a nonbiodegradable substance, it corrodes, slowly.
Why is pesticides good?
Pesticides can cause some problems if people consume too many of them, but they can also be a good thing. The use of pesticides has made a lot more food available for people by getting rid of many of the insects that used to destroy the crops.
Which pollution is caused by paint industry?
Heavy metals, xylene, other BTEX, Pesticides, Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
