Effects
Give an example of a consequence of air pollution
Acid rain, stunted plant growth, damage to cell membranes
What type of organism does soil pollution mainly effect
Plants
Air, Soil, Water, Plastic, Light, Noise, Nitrogen/phosphorus
Name 1 cause of Water pollution
Spills, Poor piping, Heavy emissions
How does light pollution affect nocturnal animals such as bats
It causes confusion for the bats and it reduces the amount of time they spend hunting
Why is plastic bad for the environment
Because it is not biodegradable and thus builds up in the environment
Name 2 things we can do to reduce pollution
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, use public transportation, plant trees,
What are 2 causes of Soil Pollution
Mining, Waste, Industrial activity
Name 2 effects of Nitrogen/Phosphorus Pollution
Algae overpopulation, dead zones, fish getting sick
What does too much algae do to water
What is a Pollutant and what are the 2 types
Something that pollutes and they can be natural or manmade
What are the causes of noise pollution
Human activities such as traffic, cars and machines
How does noise or sound have an impact on ecosystems
It causes disruption and annoys animals, causing them to change habitats
How does artificial light trap nocturnal insects
Nocturnal insects are attracted to light will keep moving towards it until either they die of exhaustion or get eaten
What is Pollution?
The introduction of harmful material into the environment.
What is Nitrogen/Phosphorus pollution mainly caused by
Excessive usage of fertilisers