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Land Pollution

Land pollution is caused by humans and their misuse and improper disposal of waste material. This would include: agriculture, mining, industries, sewage waste, ashes, garbage, chemicals and other toxic debris and household improperly disposed of. Ask questions about related health problems, birth defects, prevention, in general what can we do as caring people to prevent and clean up.

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How does human waste cause pollution?

because it might have acid or bad stuff in it then when u put it in the waste disposal it might get in to the grown water and flow in the the water of a lake near by and harm all the animals in the water fish and stuff

How can you reduce the amount of acidity in a lake?

You could add some alkali compounds into it to neutralize some amounts of the acidity in a lake. For the long term, you could find the source of the acidity and control the emission of it. For example, sulfur dioxide released into the air can dissolve in water and fall as sulfuric acid, acidifying the lake.

What reactants produce carbon dioxide?

When an organic molecule such as methane or ethanol undergoes complete combustion (in the presence of oxygen) it produces Carbon dioxide and water.

When were sewers built to carry waste from the cities?

Sewers designed to carry waste from cities began to be constructed in ancient civilizations, with notable examples from around 2500 BCE in the Indus Valley. The Romans significantly advanced sewer systems around 500 BCE with their Cloaca Maxima, which served as a model for urban sanitation. In the 19th century, the industrial revolution prompted major improvements in sewer infrastructure in cities like London and Paris, driven by public health concerns.

What species of dinoflagellates are responsible for red tide in the Philippines?

Usually Pyrodinium bahamense var compressum a causative organism for paralytic shellfish poisoning. Other species includes Alexandrium sp., Chatonella marina, Prorocentrum minimum, Pseudo-nitzschia sp. and Cochlodinium polykrikoides.

Do chemicals prevent land pollution?

Heck No. In fact, chemicals make land pollution much, much worse and can cause many diseases.

How is the environment polluted?

The environment is polluted in several ways. For example, smoking, (unnecessary) driving and factoriescause a lot of pollution. Plus, there's acid rain, which has barely a difference from normal rain. You can't tell until you drink and get sick from it. It's formed from all our air pollution, as told above. Next, there's water pollution. It's one of our biggest problems. When you dump trash and waste in a body of water, you're polluting the water. The world is made up of 3% fresh water. 1% of that water is unpolluted. It may sound crazy, but that's what happens when you build a factory next to water. This may also sound weird, but there's noise pollution. If you decide that you want to be the world's loudest person, and you do or trigger something that is really loud, you've just created pollution. It's not nearly as bad as the other ones, but it's not good, either. Lastly, there's land pollution. This is a BIG problem with humans. Every single time you litter, or pour trash on the floor, you're polluting the environment. Landfills are a good example. You're burying waste under the ground, but what for? You're just polluting the Earth even more! Not only does that effect the environment, it kills animals. They dig up the trash, or find it on the ground. If they're hungry, they'll probably try to eat it, choking themselves to do so. Pollution has effected many of us as well as animals, plants, and the Earth itself. Soon the whole world will be filled with pollution, and you'll know when.

What are some of the reasons investigations are conducted?

Some examples are: suspicious circumstances surrounding a loss, excessive medical bills, loss damage not consistent with how the loss description was reported, and multiple stories being told an adjuster from the same person on how something happened.

How land pollution can be reduced?

Well one obvious solution would be recycling...Not only does it keep our trash off of our land and out of our soil but it reuses our waste and conserves energy...Using biodegradable products also helps...Not littering and picking up trash one sees on the ground can help and reusing things yourself. You don't necessarily have to take your recycled trash to a recycling place but you can reuse glass bottles at home for foods, storage, decoration,etc. also with plastic bottles, old ice cube trays, old bedframes, etc... And disposing of harmful chemicals the proper way is also another way to prevent land pollution.

RECYCLE!!!

1) Using reusable products, so that natural resources are not overly exploited is a good first step in preventing land pollution.

2) Not littering while going on picnics will prevent pollution at the location.

3) Taking along your own bags while going to the neighborhood grocer, buying products with little packaging or buying in bulk so as to reduce packaging will result in less addition of pollutants.

4) Limiting the use of plastics, and going in for biodegradable products will cause less long term damage to the land.

How is plastics harmful?

plastic do not degrade. If we bury plastic for years it will remain underground damaging under ground life.

Actually, synthetic plastics DO degrade, they just do so very slowly. They do not "damage underground life", they simply take up valuable space in landfill sites because they take so long to degrade.

Why is polystyrene not environmentally friendly?

Like many other plastics, polystyrene is a polymer derivative of oil. It can be, but often is not, recycled. This is because of a lack of plants capable of processing the material, and its low yield when processed from its expanded foam form. In the cases where it is recycled, it is often used in other plastics and materials. Furthermore, plastics generally decompose very slowly, and polystyrene is no exception. This means the material stays in the ground without breaking for a long time when placed in a landfill Historically, the material has been expanded using Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's), increasing awareness and regulation have led to the use of other, more environmentally sound substances. In addition, some cities have imposed bans on the material for packaging. Polystyrene is a common and useful material, however, its long decomposition time and infrequent reprocessing, as well as its disruptive introduction into ecosystems contribute to its reputation for not being environmentally friendly. src: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polystyrene

Control measures of thermal pollution?

Thermal pollution is the result of water that is warmer than the natural temperature of a waterway being released into it. Heating or cooling water to match the temperature of the waterway before it is released will help to resolve thermal pollution.

How has the land itself caused problems for turkey?

because of some barhvay and matherchod are making promblems

What is nitrogen harmful or useful?

Nitrogen is extremely helpful to plants because it is a vital nutrient they need. When nitrogen enters the blood steam of a human or animal, it can cause decompression sickness. On the whole, life would not be possible without nitrogen.

Radiation pollution control measures?

Treatment

of radiation waste

Containment of the waste in radiation-shielded containers

usually

buried under

ground

When

the first two alternatives are not possible, the waste may bediluted till backgroundvalues are achieved.

Isolationof radiation waste in remote locations such as remote caves or abandoned mines - which may also involve the use of some kind of barriers (shields),

How can you spread awareness about land pollution?

to spread awareness about land pollution make posters make a awareness group to try and clean surroundings to start small then try making a campaign on this awareness and make this campaign grow.

How is fertilizer useful?

Fertilizer acts as a catalyst for plants which means that it speeds up the growing process of the plant.