Exercise
Land and Plastic Pollution
Explore the factors behind land contamination and the environmental challenges posed by plastic waste.
Questions
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How long does it take for a synthetic plastic bottle to decompose naturally?
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What is leachate in a landfill?
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Which flammable greenhouse gas is produced by rotting organic waste in landfills?
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What are microplastics?
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Why is plastic litter dangerous to terrestrial wildlife?
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Plastics designed to be thrown away after just one use are called:
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What waste practice severely pollutes soil and groundwater?
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Why is burning plastic waste outdoors harmful?
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What is a sanitary landfill?
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How does chemical land pollution from pesticides affect soil organisms?
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What raw natural resource is used to manufacture conventional plastic?
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Which habit directly reduces land and plastic pollution?