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1. 4. 8 Nutrient Recycling 1. 4. 9 Human Impact on an Ecosystem Follow-Me – i. Quiz

Q. What is meant by nitrogen fixation? Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat;

Q. What is meant by nitrogen fixation? Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat; Reduced landfill Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Burning fossil fuels Control of fertiliser usage Control of mesh size Conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates Decaying; Rotting Decomposers Fertiliser may be washed off the land; Eutrophication Harmful addition to the environment by humans Harmful products produced Increasing population & consumption; Too little recycling; Shortage of landfill sites Landfill sites; Sewage treatment plants; Digesters; Compost heaps Limited supply; Reused Organism living on host causing damage Plant trees Protection, preservation and wise management of endangered plants and animals Proteins Recreational; Food supplies; Possible sources of drugs; Prevent extinction; Biodiversity Reduce; Recycle; Re-use To detect change(s) early; To remedy effect of change; To detect levels of pollutants Toxicity; Non-biodegradable; Pollute rivers; Availability of land-fill; Incineration causes toxins

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Q. Name an important group of biomolecules that plants make from nitrates. Amount of

Q. Name an important group of biomolecules that plants make from nitrates. Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat; Reduced landfill Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Burning fossil fuels Control of fertiliser usage Control of mesh size Conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates Decaying; Rotting Decomposers Fertiliser may be washed off the land; Eutrophication Harmful addition to the environment by humans Harmful products produced Increasing population & consumption; Too little recycling; Shortage of landfill sites Landfill sites; Sewage treatment plants; Digesters; Compost heaps Limited supply; Reused Organism living on host causing damage Plant trees Protection, preservation and wise management of endangered plants and animals Proteins Recreational; Food supplies; Possible sources of drugs; Prevent extinction; Biodiversity Reduce; Recycle; Re-use To detect change(s) early; To remedy effect of change; To detect levels of pollutants Toxicity; Non-biodegradable; Pollute rivers; Availability of land-fill; Incineration causes toxins

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Q. The term used to describe micro-organisms and other organisms that return nutrients to

Q. The term used to describe micro-organisms and other organisms that return nutrients to the environment by decay is … Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat; Reduced landfill Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Burning fossil fuels Control of fertiliser usage Control of mesh size Conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates Decaying; Rotting Decomposers Fertiliser may be washed off the land; Eutrophication Harmful addition to the environment by humans Harmful products produced Increasing population & consumption; Too little recycling; Shortage of landfill sites Landfill sites; Sewage treatment plants; Digesters; Compost heaps Limited supply; Reused Organism living on host causing damage Plant trees Protection, preservation and wise management of endangered plants and animals Proteins Recreational; Food supplies; Possible sources of drugs; Prevent extinction; Biodiversity Reduce; Recycle; Re-use To detect change(s) early; To remedy effect of change; To detect levels of pollutants Toxicity; Non-biodegradable; Pollute rivers; Availability of land-fill; Incineration causes toxins

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Q. Explain the term ectoparasite. Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat; Reduced landfill

Q. Explain the term ectoparasite. Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat; Reduced landfill Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Burning fossil fuels Control of fertiliser usage Control of mesh size Conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates Decaying; Rotting Decomposers Fertiliser may be washed off the land; Eutrophication Harmful addition to the environment by humans Harmful products produced Increasing population & consumption; Too little recycling; Shortage of landfill sites Landfill sites; Sewage treatment plants; Digesters; Compost heaps Limited supply; Reused Organism living on host causing damage Plant trees Protection, preservation and wise management of endangered plants and animals Proteins Recreational; Food supplies; Possible sources of drugs; Prevent extinction; Biodiversity Reduce; Recycle; Re-use To detect change(s) early; To remedy effect of change; To detect levels of pollutants Toxicity; Non-biodegradable; Pollute rivers; Availability of land-fill; Incineration causes toxins

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Q. What is meant by nitrification? Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat; Reduced

Q. What is meant by nitrification? Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat; Reduced landfill Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Burning fossil fuels Control of fertiliser usage Control of mesh size Conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates Decaying; Rotting Decomposers Fertiliser may be washed off the land; Eutrophication Harmful addition to the environment by humans Harmful products produced Increasing population & consumption; Too little recycling; Shortage of landfill sites Landfill sites; Sewage treatment plants; Digesters; Compost heaps Limited supply; Reused Organism living on host causing damage Plant trees Protection, preservation and wise management of endangered plants and animals Proteins Recreational; Food supplies; Possible sources of drugs; Prevent extinction; Biodiversity Reduce; Recycle; Re-use To detect change(s) early; To remedy effect of change; To detect levels of pollutants Toxicity; Non-biodegradable; Pollute rivers; Availability of land-fill; Incineration causes toxins

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Q. Farmers add nitrates as fertilizers to the soil, but not when heavy rain

Q. Farmers add nitrates as fertilizers to the soil, but not when heavy rain is forecast. Why not? Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat; Reduced landfill Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Burning fossil fuels Control of fertiliser usage Control of mesh size Conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates Decaying; Rotting Decomposers Fertiliser may be washed off the land; Eutrophication Harmful addition to the environment by humans Harmful products produced Increasing population & consumption; Too little recycling; Shortage of landfill sites Landfill sites; Sewage treatment plants; Digesters; Compost heaps Limited supply; Reused Organism living on host causing damage Plant trees Protection, preservation and wise management of endangered plants and animals Proteins Recreational; Food supplies; Possible sources of drugs; Prevent extinction; Biodiversity Reduce; Recycle; Re-use To detect change(s) early; To remedy effect of change; To detect levels of pollutants Toxicity; Non-biodegradable; Pollute rivers; Availability of land-fill; Incineration causes toxins

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Q. Name a group of organisms involved in nitrogen fixation. Amount of waste greatly

Q. Name a group of organisms involved in nitrogen fixation. Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat; Reduced landfill Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Burning fossil fuels Control of fertiliser usage Control of mesh size Conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates Decaying; Rotting Decomposers Fertiliser may be washed off the land; Eutrophication Harmful addition to the environment by humans Harmful products produced Increasing population & consumption; Too little recycling; Shortage of landfill sites Landfill sites; Sewage treatment plants; Digesters; Compost heaps Limited supply; Reused Organism living on host causing damage Plant trees Protection, preservation and wise management of endangered plants and animals Proteins Recreational; Food supplies; Possible sources of drugs; Prevent extinction; Biodiversity Reduce; Recycle; Re-use To detect change(s) early; To remedy effect of change; To detect levels of pollutants Toxicity; Non-biodegradable; Pollute rivers; Availability of land-fill; Incineration causes toxins

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Q. Explain the term decomposition. Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat; Reduced landfill

Q. Explain the term decomposition. Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat; Reduced landfill Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Burning fossil fuels Control of fertiliser usage Control of mesh size Conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates Decaying; Rotting Decomposers Fertiliser may be washed off the land; Eutrophication Harmful addition to the environment by humans Harmful products produced Increasing population & consumption; Too little recycling; Shortage of landfill sites Landfill sites; Sewage treatment plants; Digesters; Compost heaps Limited supply; Reused Organism living on host causing damage Plant trees Protection, preservation and wise management of endangered plants and animals Proteins Recreational; Food supplies; Possible sources of drugs; Prevent extinction; Biodiversity Reduce; Recycle; Re-use To detect change(s) early; To remedy effect of change; To detect levels of pollutants Toxicity; Non-biodegradable; Pollute rivers; Availability of land-fill; Incineration causes toxins

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Q. Why are elements recycled in nature? Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat;

Q. Why are elements recycled in nature? Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat; Reduced landfill Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Burning fossil fuels Control of fertiliser usage Control of mesh size Conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates Decaying; Rotting Decomposers Fertiliser may be washed off the land; Eutrophication Harmful addition to the environment by humans Harmful products produced Increasing population & consumption; Too little recycling; Shortage of landfill sites Landfill sites; Sewage treatment plants; Digesters; Compost heaps Limited supply; Reused Organism living on host causing damage Plant trees Protection, preservation and wise management of endangered plants and animals Proteins Recreational; Food supplies; Possible sources of drugs; Prevent extinction; Biodiversity Reduce; Recycle; Re-use To detect change(s) early; To remedy effect of change; To detect levels of pollutants Toxicity; Non-biodegradable; Pollute rivers; Availability of land-fill; Incineration causes toxins

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Q. What is meant by pollution? Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat; Reduced

Q. What is meant by pollution? Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat; Reduced landfill Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Burning fossil fuels Control of fertiliser usage Control of mesh size Conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates Decaying; Rotting Decomposers Fertiliser may be washed off the land; Eutrophication Harmful addition to the environment by humans Harmful products produced Increasing population & consumption; Too little recycling; Shortage of landfill sites Landfill sites; Sewage treatment plants; Digesters; Compost heaps Limited supply; Reused Organism living on host causing damage Plant trees Protection, preservation and wise management of endangered plants and animals Proteins Recreational; Food supplies; Possible sources of drugs; Prevent extinction; Biodiversity Reduce; Recycle; Re-use To detect change(s) early; To remedy effect of change; To detect levels of pollutants Toxicity; Non-biodegradable; Pollute rivers; Availability of land-fill; Incineration causes toxins

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Q. Give an example of a human activity that results in the pollution of

Q. Give an example of a human activity that results in the pollution of air. Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat; Reduced landfill Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Burning fossil fuels Control of fertiliser usage Control of mesh size Conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates Decaying; Rotting Decomposers Fertiliser may be washed off the land; Eutrophication Harmful addition to the environment by humans Harmful products produced Increasing population & consumption; Too little recycling; Shortage of landfill sites Landfill sites; Sewage treatment plants; Digesters; Compost heaps Limited supply; Reused Organism living on host causing damage Plant trees Protection, preservation and wise management of endangered plants and animals Proteins Recreational; Food supplies; Possible sources of drugs; Prevent extinction; Biodiversity Reduce; Recycle; Re-use To detect change(s) early; To remedy effect of change; To detect levels of pollutants Toxicity; Non-biodegradable; Pollute rivers; Availability of land-fill; Incineration causes toxins

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Q. Explain conservation in relation to wild plants and animals. Amount of waste greatly

Q. Explain conservation in relation to wild plants and animals. Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat; Reduced landfill Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Burning fossil fuels Control of fertiliser usage Control of mesh size Conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates Decaying; Rotting Decomposers Fertiliser may be washed off the land; Eutrophication Harmful addition to the environment by humans Harmful products produced Increasing population & consumption; Too little recycling; Shortage of landfill sites Landfill sites; Sewage treatment plants; Digesters; Compost heaps Limited supply; Reused Organism living on host causing damage Plant trees Protection, preservation and wise management of endangered plants and animals Proteins Recreational; Food supplies; Possible sources of drugs; Prevent extinction; Biodiversity Reduce; Recycle; Re-use To detect change(s) early; To remedy effect of change; To detect levels of pollutants Toxicity; Non-biodegradable; Pollute rivers; Availability of land-fill; Incineration causes toxins

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Q. State one conservation practice from agriculture. Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat;

Q. State one conservation practice from agriculture. Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat; Reduced landfill Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Burning fossil fuels Control of fertiliser usage Control of mesh size Conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates Decaying; Rotting Decomposers Fertiliser may be washed off the land; Eutrophication Harmful addition to the environment by humans Harmful products produced Increasing population & consumption; Too little recycling; Shortage of landfill sites Landfill sites; Sewage treatment plants; Digesters; Compost heaps Limited supply; Reused Organism living on host causing damage Plant trees Protection, preservation and wise management of endangered plants and animals Proteins Recreational; Food supplies; Possible sources of drugs; Prevent extinction; Biodiversity Reduce; Recycle; Re-use To detect change(s) early; To remedy effect of change; To detect levels of pollutants Toxicity; Non-biodegradable; Pollute rivers; Availability of land-fill; Incineration causes toxins

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Q. Suggest two reasons for conserving wild species. Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable

Q. Suggest two reasons for conserving wild species. Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat; Reduced landfill Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Burning fossil fuels Control of fertiliser usage Control of mesh size Conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates Decaying; Rotting Decomposers Fertiliser may be washed off the land; Eutrophication Harmful addition to the environment by humans Harmful products produced Increasing population & consumption; Too little recycling; Shortage of landfill sites Landfill sites; Sewage treatment plants; Digesters; Compost heaps Limited supply; Reused Organism living on host causing damage Plant trees Protection, preservation and wise management of endangered plants and animals Proteins Recreational; Food supplies; Possible sources of drugs; Prevent extinction; Biodiversity Reduce; Recycle; Re-use To detect change(s) early; To remedy effect of change; To detect levels of pollutants Toxicity; Non-biodegradable; Pollute rivers; Availability of land-fill; Incineration causes toxins

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Q. State one conservation practice from fisheries. Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat;

Q. State one conservation practice from fisheries. Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat; Reduced landfill Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Burning fossil fuels Control of fertiliser usage Control of mesh size Conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates Decaying; Rotting Decomposers Fertiliser may be washed off the land; Eutrophication Harmful addition to the environment by humans Harmful products produced Increasing population & consumption; Too little recycling; Shortage of landfill sites Landfill sites; Sewage treatment plants; Digesters; Compost heaps Limited supply; Reused Organism living on host causing damage Plant trees Protection, preservation and wise management of endangered plants and animals Proteins Recreational; Food supplies; Possible sources of drugs; Prevent extinction; Biodiversity Reduce; Recycle; Re-use To detect change(s) early; To remedy effect of change; To detect levels of pollutants Toxicity; Non-biodegradable; Pollute rivers; Availability of land-fill; Incineration causes toxins

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Q. Outline the problems associated with the disposal of waste. Amount of waste greatly

Q. Outline the problems associated with the disposal of waste. Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat; Reduced landfill Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Burning fossil fuels Control of fertiliser usage Control of mesh size Conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates Decaying; Rotting Decomposers Fertiliser may be washed off the land; Eutrophication Harmful addition to the environment by humans Harmful products produced Increasing population & consumption; Too little recycling; Shortage of landfill sites Landfill sites; Sewage treatment plants; Digesters; Compost heaps Limited supply; Reused Organism living on host causing damage Plant trees Protection, preservation and wise management of endangered plants and animals Proteins Recreational; Food supplies; Possible sources of drugs; Prevent extinction; Biodiversity Reduce; Recycle; Re-use To detect change(s) early; To remedy effect of change; To detect levels of pollutants Toxicity; Non-biodegradable; Pollute rivers; Availability of land-fill; Incineration causes toxins

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Q. State one conservation practice from forestry. Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat;

Q. State one conservation practice from forestry. Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat; Reduced landfill Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Burning fossil fuels Control of fertiliser usage Control of mesh size Conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates Decaying; Rotting Decomposers Fertiliser may be washed off the land; Eutrophication Harmful addition to the environment by humans Harmful products produced Increasing population & consumption; Too little recycling; Shortage of landfill sites Landfill sites; Sewage treatment plants; Digesters; Compost heaps Limited supply; Reused Organism living on host causing damage Plant trees Protection, preservation and wise management of endangered plants and animals Proteins Recreational; Food supplies; Possible sources of drugs; Prevent extinction; Biodiversity Reduce; Recycle; Re-use To detect change(s) early; To remedy effect of change; To detect levels of pollutants Toxicity; Non-biodegradable; Pollute rivers; Availability of land-fill; Incineration causes toxins

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Q. Suggest two ways of minimising waste. Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat;

Q. Suggest two ways of minimising waste. Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat; Reduced landfill Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Burning fossil fuels Control of fertiliser usage Control of mesh size Conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates Decaying; Rotting Decomposers Fertiliser may be washed off the land; Eutrophication Harmful addition to the environment by humans Harmful products produced Increasing population & consumption; Too little recycling; Shortage of landfill sites Landfill sites; Sewage treatment plants; Digesters; Compost heaps Limited supply; Reused Organism living on host causing damage Plant trees Protection, preservation and wise management of endangered plants and animals Proteins Recreational; Food supplies; Possible sources of drugs; Prevent extinction; Biodiversity Reduce; Recycle; Re-use To detect change(s) early; To remedy effect of change; To detect levels of pollutants Toxicity; Non-biodegradable; Pollute rivers; Availability of land-fill; Incineration causes toxins

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Q. Give an example of the use of micro-organisms in waste management. Amount of

Q. Give an example of the use of micro-organisms in waste management. Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat; Reduced landfill Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Burning fossil fuels Control of fertiliser usage Control of mesh size Conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates Decaying; Rotting Decomposers Fertiliser may be washed off the land; Eutrophication Harmful addition to the environment by humans Harmful products produced Increasing population & consumption; Too little recycling; Shortage of landfill sites Landfill sites; Sewage treatment plants; Digesters; Compost heaps Limited supply; Reused Organism living on host causing damage Plant trees Protection, preservation and wise management of endangered plants and animals Proteins Recreational; Food supplies; Possible sources of drugs; Prevent extinction; Biodiversity Reduce; Recycle; Re-use To detect change(s) early; To remedy effect of change; To detect levels of pollutants Toxicity; Non-biodegradable; Pollute rivers; Availability of land-fill; Incineration causes toxins

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Q. Give an advantage for the incineration of domestic waste. Amount of waste greatly

Q. Give an advantage for the incineration of domestic waste. Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat; Reduced landfill Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Burning fossil fuels Control of fertiliser usage Control of mesh size Conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates Decaying; Rotting Decomposers Fertiliser may be washed off the land; Eutrophication Harmful addition to the environment by humans Harmful products produced Increasing population & consumption; Too little recycling; Shortage of landfill sites Landfill sites; Sewage treatment plants; Digesters; Compost heaps Limited supply; Reused Organism living on host causing damage Plant trees Protection, preservation and wise management of endangered plants and animals Proteins Recreational; Food supplies; Possible sources of drugs; Prevent extinction; Biodiversity Reduce; Recycle; Re-use To detect change(s) early; To remedy effect of change; To detect levels of pollutants Toxicity; Non-biodegradable; Pollute rivers; Availability of land-fill; Incineration causes toxins

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Q. Suggest why continual monitoring of the environment is valuable. Amount of waste greatly

Q. Suggest why continual monitoring of the environment is valuable. Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat; Reduced landfill Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Burning fossil fuels Control of fertiliser usage Control of mesh size Conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates Decaying; Rotting Decomposers Fertiliser may be washed off the land; Eutrophication Harmful addition to the environment by humans Harmful products produced Increasing population & consumption; Too little recycling; Shortage of landfill sites Landfill sites; Sewage treatment plants; Digesters; Compost heaps Limited supply; Reused Organism living on host causing damage Plant trees Protection, preservation and wise management of endangered plants and animals Proteins Recreational; Food supplies; Possible sources of drugs; Prevent extinction; Biodiversity Reduce; Recycle; Re-use To detect change(s) early; To remedy effect of change; To detect levels of pollutants Toxicity; Non-biodegradable; Pollute rivers; Availability of land-fill; Incineration causes toxins

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Q. Give a disadvantage for the incineration of domestic waste. Amount of waste greatly

Q. Give a disadvantage for the incineration of domestic waste. Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat; Reduced landfill Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Burning fossil fuels Control of fertiliser usage Control of mesh size Conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates Decaying; Rotting Decomposers Fertiliser may be washed off the land; Eutrophication Harmful addition to the environment by humans Harmful products produced Increasing population & consumption; Too little recycling; Shortage of landfill sites Landfill sites; Sewage treatment plants; Digesters; Compost heaps Limited supply; Reused Organism living on host causing damage Plant trees Protection, preservation and wise management of endangered plants and animals Proteins Recreational; Food supplies; Possible sources of drugs; Prevent extinction; Biodiversity Reduce; Recycle; Re-use To detect change(s) early; To remedy effect of change; To detect levels of pollutants Toxicity; Non-biodegradable; Pollute rivers; Availability of land-fill; Incineration causes toxins

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Q. Give an example of a human activity that results in the pollution of

Q. Give an example of a human activity that results in the pollution of water. Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat; Reduced landfill Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Burning fossil fuels Control of fertiliser usage Control of mesh size Conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates Decaying; Rotting Decomposers Fertiliser may be washed off the land; Eutrophication Harmful addition to the environment by humans Harmful products produced Increasing population & consumption; Too little recycling; Shortage of landfill sites Landfill sites; Sewage treatment plants; Digesters; Compost heaps Limited supply; Reused Organism living on host causing damage Plant trees Protection, preservation and wise management of endangered plants and animals Proteins Recreational; Food supplies; Possible sources of drugs; Prevent extinction; Biodiversity Reduce; Recycle; Re-use To detect change(s) early; To remedy effect of change; To detect levels of pollutants Toxicity; Non-biodegradable; Pollute rivers; Availability of land-fill; Incineration causes toxins

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Q. Why is waste management becoming an increasingly difficult problem? Amount of waste greatly

Q. Why is waste management becoming an increasingly difficult problem? Amount of waste greatly reduced; Useable heat; Reduced landfill Bacteria; Monera; Lichens; Clover; Legumes Burning fossil fuels Control of fertiliser usage Control of mesh size Conversion of nitrogen into nitrates Converting ammonia into nitrites and/or nitrites to nitrates Decaying; Rotting Decomposers Fertiliser may be washed off the land; Eutrophication Harmful addition to the environment by humans Harmful products produced Increasing population & consumption; Too little recycling; Shortage of landfill sites Landfill sites; Sewage treatment plants; Digesters; Compost heaps Limited supply; Reused Organism living on host causing damage Plant trees Protection, preservation and wise management of endangered plants and animals Proteins Recreational; Food supplies; Possible sources of drugs; Prevent extinction; Biodiversity Reduce; Recycle; Re-use To detect change(s) early; To remedy effect of change; To detect levels of pollutants Toxicity; Non-biodegradable; Pollute rivers; Availability of land-fill; Incineration causes toxins

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