3. Environmental Problems in the Philippines

The destruction of big areas of forests

Deforestation

A sudden flood of great volume,usually caused by a heavy rain

Flash flood

Is defined as the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from earth

Illegal Mining

The _____ of __ aimed to help the domestic mjning industry

Mining act of 1995

Happens when soil aand rock are moved from one place another by wind,water and gravity

Soil erosion

A significant problem thruout the world

Coral reef Degration

Means any alteration of the physical,chemical and biological properties of water,air and/or land resources

Pollution

Means any alteration of the physical,chemical,biological or radiological properties of a body of water

Water pollution

The excessive sound that causes hearing loss,stress,fatigue,irriitability,tension,headaches and highblood pressure

Noise pollution

Is chiefly caused by chemicals in pesticides,such as poisons that are used to kill agricultural pests

Soil pollution