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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?
Humans produce nonbiodegradable substances because of our advanced technology and industrial processes that involve creating synthetic materials like plastics, which are not easily broken down by natural processes. Other organisms do not produce as many nonbiodegradable substances because they rely on organic materials for their survival and reproduction.
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 are the disadvantages of using pesticides?
Pesticides are of various chemical nature which on being applied to plants nuture them by warding of pests. Pesticides, when applied to plants, on excess irrigation, they percolate down the soil thus polluting the depleting reservoire of groundwater. Pesticides are composed of various chemicals like cadmium, mercury which enter the human body via the food chain which has its dependence on groundwater. Chemicals like cadmium cause death on consumption. Pesticides not only harm the insects and pests but also the local fauna like snakes and earthworms which are natural pesticides and decomposers. Snakes kill the rats living in the farm.
What is an example of an environmental problem caused by chemicals?
Televisions that contain dangerous chemicals being thrown in landfills.Apex
What are some problems with soil?
Some common problems with soil include erosion, compaction, loss of fertility due to lack of nutrients, contamination from chemicals or heavy metals, and soil pollution from improper disposal of waste. These problems can impact the health of plants, animals, and humans, as well as overall ecosystem health.
The problems of disease and the use of pesticides?
They are unrelated.
What caused the death of the 2 sisters in Thailand?
The death of the 2 sisters in Thailand was caused by poisoning from ingesting pesticides. Autopsy results showed high levels of the chemicals in their bodies, and it was suspected to be intentional by their family due to financial problems.
Is aluminum foil nonbiodegradable?
Yes.
What problems are humans causing to the soil?
deforestation, mining and pesticides
Is a fishing line biodegradable or nonbiodegradable and why?
its plastic
What are some health effects of using pesticides?
it can cause problems to your nervous system
Why are humans the only organisms that produce nonbiodegradable substances?
Humans produce nonbiodegradable substances because of our advanced technology and industrial processes that involve creating synthetic materials like plastics, which are not easily broken down by natural processes. Other organisms do not produce as many nonbiodegradable substances because they rely on organic materials for their survival and reproduction.
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).
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
What is nonbiodegradable waste?
Nonbiodegradable waste is basically "trash that doesn't decompose naturally". Meaning that bacteria will not break it down and turn it into topsoil. Thinks like banana peels will decompose very quickly, thus they are biodegradable. But plastics, foams, and metals will not decompose, thus they are nonbiodegradable.
