Physical Education - Environmental Pollution

How many types of pollution are they

4 TYPES

What are the 4 types of pollution

air, land, water, noise

What is the primary goal of environmental health

to protect human health and the environment by preventing pollution and reducing exposure to harmful substances.

What are some ways humans can come into contact with environmental pollution

-inhalation through air -ingestion of water and food -through physical contact with the human body

pollutants

harmful substances that cause pollution

What is land pollution

solid wastes generated during industrial processes are usually indiscriminately drained on land

How can land pollution affect us

poisonous substances can seep through the soil and into the water systems eventually making its way into the food chain

What are land pollutants

Old tires,motor car batteries, animal carcasses

what is air pollution

the contamination of the air with excessive amounts of matter or energy

What are some air pollutants

Smoke,vehicle exhaust,burning of garbage,radiation

What are some indoor air pollutants

A.C, air freshners, gasoline from kitchen stove

Which gas contributes to global warming

Carbon Dioxide

What are some negative effects of air pollution

Lung disease, worsening of asthma, eye and sinus problems

What does the Clean Air Act do?

limits the amount of gaseous pollutants released in the air

What can noise pollution come from

-Loud music and talking -Honking of horns -Low flying airplanes

What can frequent exposure to high levels of noise cause

• headaches -temporary/permanent deafness

• ringing of ears (Sleep aswell as concentration can be affected)

What are some water pollutants

-Sewage effluent -off shore Oil spills -Surface run off from agricultural sources may carry chemicals like pesticides

NRCA

Natural Resources Conservation Authoritiy

What does the NRCA do

They monitor water quality, carrying out industrial surfaces and assessing the soundness of development proposal sites

Why is it important to separate your waste

So it is easier to be recycled

Why is jamaica vulnerable to water pollution

Because it is a small mountainous island