Effect Wastes

Question 1

Pollution leads to a decline in tourists and investors.

Answer 1

Economic and aesthetic impact

Question 2

Pollution adversely impacts the environment.
Pollution introduces substances and factors that alter the natural environment.

Answer 2

Environmental impact

Question 3

degradation of valuable land resources for agriculture.

Answer 3

Soil

Question 4

contamination of bodies of water leads to bad water quality.

Answer 4

Water

Question 5

contribution to the greenhouse effect.

Answer 5

Air

Question 6

many toxic wastes are produced by mines.

Answer 6

Mining

Question 7

Pollution is an unwanted and harmful change in the environment’s condition.

Answer 7

Pollution impact

Question 8

Refers to contamination of water bodies

Causes harm to various aquatic creatures that depend on proper water conditions

Answer 8

Water pollution

Question 9

happens when soil is stripped of its fertility and nutrition.
Caused by chemicals such as pesticides and insecticides

Answer 9

Soil pollution

Question 10

occurs when radioactive metals such as thorium, radon, and radium release energy in the environment to achieve a more stable form.

Answer 10

Radioactive pollution

Question 11

Caused by poisonous gases and particulate matter in the air.

Answer 11

Air

Question 12

This is caused by a rise in environmental temperatures.

Answer 12

Thermal pollution

Question 13

Excessive dumping of wastes can affect the environment, organisms, and human health.

Answer 13

Healthy and safety impact

Question 14

Wastes that are not properly disposed affect the aesthetics of a region, in that they cause a decline in the number of tourists and investors, and in turn, a

Answer 14

decline in a region’s economic growth.

Question 15

Excessive waste production leads to

Answer 15

Pollution