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Chemical WasteChemical Waste(DDT & Fertilizers)(DDT & Fertilizers)
What is it?
Chemical pesticide designed to kill insects,weeds
Source of pollution
D.D.T.
Effects of pollution on the Earths systems.
Thins egg shells of birds
Pollutes water, air, food chains
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Chemical WasteChemical Waste(DDT & Fertilizers)(DDT & Fertilizers)
Consequences of continued pollution
Cause extinction of eagles or other animals
Solution to the problem DDT has been banned
Laws passed
Use alternative pesticides
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Greenhouse GasesGreenhouse Gases(CO(CO22))
What is it?
Chemical gases released into theatmosphere
Source of pollution
Carbon dioxide
Methane
Water Vapor
Consequences of continued pollution
Global warming
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Greenhouse GasesGreenhouse Gases(CO(CO22))
Effect of pollution on the Earths system
Increase temperature
Destroys habitats Melting Glaciers
Rising Sea levels
Floods coastal cities
Solution to the problem Reduce use of fossil fuels
Alternative energy sources
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Indoor PollutionIndoor Pollution(CO &(CO & RadonRadon)) (smoking)(smoking)
What is it? Mixture of gases inside the home
Source of Pollution CO (natural gas)
Tobacco Smoke
Cleaning supplies
Effect of pollution on the Earths Systems Respiratory and eye irritation
Death
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Indoor PollutionIndoor Pollution(CO & Radon) (smoking)(CO & Radon) (smoking)
Consequences of continued pollution
Cause diseases, cancer and asthma
Chemical buildup on indoor surfaces
Solution to the problem
Air purifiers
Air out house
Buy smoke and CO detectors
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CFCsCFCs(chlorofluorocarbons)(chlorofluorocarbons)
What is it? Man made chemical used in aerosol sprays
(CFCs)
Source of pollution Aerosols, refrigerants, Styrofoam
Jet fuels
Effects of pollution on Earth systems Destroys the ozone
Cause skin cancer
Kills plants
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CFCsCFCs(chlorofluorocarbons)(chlorofluorocarbons)
Consequences of continued pollution
Hole in the ozone
Increases cancerSolution to the problem
Laws banning CFCs
Alternative chemical used for aerosols
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Photochemical SmogPhotochemical Smog
What is it?
Gases or particles in the atmosphere mixwith sunlight
Source of pollution
Pollution from burning fossil fuels and carexhaust MIXED with sunlight
Effect of pollution on Earth Systems
Lung irritation
Eye irritation
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Photochemical SmogPhotochemical Smog
Consequences of continued pollution
Decreased air quality
Solution to the problem Reduce burning fossil fuels
Use alternative energy sources
Solar
wind
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LandfillsLandfills(diapers)(diapers)
What is it? Pollution caused by trash disposal
Solids
Liquids
Source of pollution Trash, diapers, plastics, biomass
Effects of pollution on Earth system Aesthetically unpleasing -damages soil
Contaminated water seeps into freshgroundwater
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LandfillsLandfills(diapers)(diapers)
Consequences of continued pollution
Disease in animals
Animals tangled in trashSolution to the problem
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
Stricter guidelines for landfills