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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