Pollution

This page is linked to the Enviromental Issues topic

Pollution can be many things which harms the natural enviroment. The paper may talk about this and will be wanting examples of these, for most likely 4 mark questions.

The text book talks about sea pollution, which is what we'll be focusing on.

Run Off From Land Waste

Waste which is from us at land, such as Sewage, Acids, Oil, Chemical, Foods etc.

Atmosphere

Dust and gases blown over from fires, factories and vehicles

Marine Transport

Pollution from boats, like Oil Leaks or Cargo Spills

Dumping At Sea

Rubbish that's been left in the sea, thrown off of boats etc.

Off-shore ProductionWaste from oil and gas rigs.

Past Questions...
What are two causes of pollution? Use your own studies to answer. (2 Marks)

Explain how pollution can be reduced. Use your own studies to answer. (4 Marks)