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Water Pollution
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Def: Any physical or chemical change in water that adversely affects the health of humans and other organisms.
Example: Lake Erie |
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The Pesticide Dilemma
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Pesticides help control pests like mosquitoes, but also cause sickness and other ill-effects.
Example: DDT |
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Solid and Hazardous Wastes
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Solid: Any unwanted materials that are discarded as trash (Example: normal trash)
Hazardous: Any discarded material that threatens human health or the environment. (Example: Toxic chemicals) |
