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Pollution
Pollution is the process of giving out contaminants such as smoke and carbon dioxide, and too much of a certain product such as light, heat and sound that both cause harm to the environment.
8,185 Questions
How could you save trafic pollution?
you can use a bicycle or take a walk to school so that you don't pollute the air.
What of the following is an example of a natural pollutant?
apples, leather, paper, corrugated cardboard
What is a single identifiable source of pollution?
Water pollution, it can cause serious problems like industrial wastes can.
Where can one find pictures relating to air pollution?
They can be found by doing a search at the following sites:
- fotosearch.com
- photovault.com
- goldenstateimages.com
- photographersdirect.com
How does water pollution affect life on earth?
when a fish eats a harmful chemical or pollutant and we eat the fish, the chemical or pollutant will be passed onto us, allowing disease or death
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Why could a reaction in a furnace cause pollution?
sinse you are burning somwthing that will eventually reach the atmosphere, yes it can but not as bad as other type of pollutants such as burnig coal
Why are non-biodegradable materials harmful?
The disadvantage of waste that is not biodegradable is that some of these wastes must be burned and then covered over with dirt. The burning could cause noxious fumes. Many states regulate this now by making recycling mandatory and burning only what is necessary in properly maintained incinerators.
Which parts of the world are most affected by acid rain?
The Northeastern section of the United States where acid rain is caused by high numbers of factories and power plants is one affected area. Also in that same region, the Southeastern section of Canada is affected and the main cause is factories in the Toronto-Hamilton area. Central Europe and Scandanavia (Sweden, Norway and Finland) are also affected, here being the British and other European factories doing the damage. One more main area that is affected is parts of Asia, specifically India and China, where acid rain is caused by large numbers of factories.
Describe two ways pollution can be harmful?
It destroys the atmosphere and causes some parts of global warming.
How is land use related to water quality and quantity?
71% of the Earths surface is water; as to the Quality of water mostly its salt water the rest is fresh water of , as for the quality of the Earth that has to do with where you look. Some of it is arid, ice, tropical or temperate.
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.
How does the usage of plastic affect the environment?
Yes, because it doesn't destroy in any way without harming environment.
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1. If we burn them then it cause pollution.
2. If we put it in the ground then it will not destroy. However, if it destroys then it will form methane gas.
3. If we simply throw it then some day someone will burn it or put it in the ground.
But now government has started making roads with plastic. However, plastic is even causing pollution now.
What are the Chemical reactions that cause pollution problems?
Chemical pollution is caused when foreign substances are allowed to enter soil and water by humans. They can make wild life or humans ill, depending on what the chemical is and how much was dumped.
How are birds cleaned in an oil spill?
The dish detergent, "Dawn" cleans them right up!
Answer:
Cleaning oiled birds is a feel-good thing that the public demands. In reality oiled birds have usually ingested enough oil to impact their health and are no longer viable. In addition the recovery process of feeding the birds and accustoming them to human contact adversely affects their ability to survive in the wild. Many experts advocate simply euthanizing oiled birds.
Is there air pollution inside your house?
Yes, there is pollution inside house. Pollution is cased by building materials including carpeting and plywood emitformaldehyde (H2CO) gas. Paint and solvents give off volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as they dryIntentional air pollution is introduced with the use of air fresheners, incense, and other scented items. Controlled wood fires in stoves and fireplaces can add significant amounts of smoke particulates into the air, inside and out. Indoor pollution fatalities may be caused by using pesticides and other chemical sprays indoors without proper ventilationBiological sources of air pollution are also found indoors, as gases and airborne particulates. Pets produce dander, people produce dust from minute skin flakes and decomposed hair, dust mites in bedding, carpeting and furniture produce enzymes and micrometre-sized fecal droppings, inhabitants emit methane, mold forms in walls and generates mycotoxins and spores, air conditioning systems can incubateLegionnaires' disease and mold, and houseplants, soil and surrounding gardens can produce pollen, dust, and mold. Indoors, the lack of air circulation allows these airborne pollutants to accumulate more than they would otherwise occur in nature.
What happens after oil is spilled in the ocean?
The oil pollutes the waters, and it very difficult to clean up. Polluted waters can create unfavorable living conditions for marine life (animals and plants), which could lead to deaths of a species. Oil washed ashore can cause pollution on the land. Animals that are there can get covered in oil, which could cause damage or death to the animals, and land is destroyed due to the spill.
AnswerA large portion of aquatic species rely on chemical messaging to transmit and accept information. The oil disrupts this, and at a certain point, these organisms are not able to effectively find food or navigate properly.Chernobyl started from an inherently unstable design, it's considered a breeder reactor, really good at making weapons grade plutonium but functionally unstable. The actual incident occurred during testing of the reactor to see how far it could be pushed.
How much rubbish is put into the ocean each year?
An estimated 7 million tons of rubbish arrives in the world's oceans each and every year.
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Why should you stop air pollution?
Pollution is bad for the health of people and the environment.
- Water pollution kills plants animals and birds in local rivers as well as in the oceans.
- Air pollution causes global warming (carbon emissions) and acid rain (nitrous and sulphur oxides).
What are the causes and harmful effects of land pollution?
Us we cause land pollution by throwing around rubbish
What are some household cause of water pollution?
Pollution in your house can be caused by non using electric appliances like a light on for no reason while your in the other room .It also can be caused by cookers etc.
Where is the most polluted city in the world?
from my research the most polluted city in china is Linfen.
