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Effects of Landfill Sites on the Environment
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Effects of Landfill Sites on the Environment

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What can old clothing and textiles be reused or recycled to make?

  • Toys and electronics
  • Bags and accessories
  • Mattress fillings, cloths, blankets and carpets (correct)
  • Furniture and decorations
  • What is compost used as?

  • A natural fertilizer (correct)
  • A natural pest control
  • A natural herbicide
  • A natural insecticide
  • What is the benefit of recycling metals?

  • It reduces pollution (correct)
  • It damages the environment
  • It reduces the amount of natural resources
  • It increases energy consumption
  • What are natural resources that come from the environment?

    <p>Air, water, coal, oil, natural gas, rocks and soil, and animals and plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to non-renewable resources once they are used up?

    <p>They will never be replaced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a renewable resource?

    <p>Sunlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of recycling glass?

    <p>To save energy and raw materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the reasons why litter is dangerous to wildlife?

    <p>Because it can trap small animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is produced by landfill sites in huge quantities?

    <p>Methane and carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advantage of reusing glass containers?

    <p>It is even better than recycling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen to animals that eat food from littered cans?

    <p>They can cut their mouths and faces on the edges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to reduce the amount of rubbish we throw away?

    <p>To conserve natural resources and reduce pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Recycling and Reusing

    • Old clothing and textiles can be reused or recycled to make new products like mattress fillings, cloths, blankets, and carpets.
    • Plant material waste can be recycled to make compost, which can be used as a natural fertilizer to grow more plants.

    Metal Recycling

    • Most drinks cans are made of aluminum, a valuable metal that can be recycled.
    • Most food cans are made of a mixture of metals that can be separated and recycled many times.
    • Recycling metals saves energy and materials, and reduces pollution.

    Natural Resources

    • Natural resources are air, water, coal, oil, natural gas, rocks, soil, animals, and plants.
    • Power stations use natural resources to produce electricity, but they also pollute the air.
    • Natural resources can be classified into non-renewable and renewable resources.

    Non-Renewable Resources

    • Non-renewable resources can be used only once and cannot be replaced, except over millions of years.
    • Examples of non-renewable resources include coal, oil, natural gas, and metal ores.
    • If we use non-renewable resources carefully, they will last for many years, but if we waste them, they will soon be gone forever.

    Renewable Resources

    • Renewable resources are natural and can be replaced.
    • Examples of renewable resources include animals, trees, and other plants that can grow in place of those used.
    • Renewable resources can also include sunlight, wind, waves, tides, and fast flowing rivers, which can be used to generate electricity.

    Litter and Landfill Sites

    • Litter is any rubbish that is not put in a bin or recycled.
    • Much of the rubbish we throw away is put in landfill sites, which can produce poisonous gases, take up valuable space, and harm wildlife.

    Making Less Rubbish

    • We can make less rubbish by reusing and recycling items, and buying products with less packaging and plastic.
    • Making less rubbish can help reduce pollution and conserve valuable resources.

    Why is Litter Dangerous?

    • Litter is dirty, looks nasty, and spoils the environment.
    • Litter can carry germs, start fires, harm wildlife, and harm humans and animals.

    Why Should We Recycle Rubbish?

    • Throwing things away when we have finished with them causes pollution and wastes valuable materials.
    • Recycling can help conserve resources and reduce pollution.
    • Glass and plastic can be recycled over and over again, saving energy and raw materials.

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    Learn about the impact of landfill sites on the environment, including the spread of germs, production of poisonous gases, and contribution to global warming. Discover ways to reduce waste through reuse, recycling, and choosing products with less packaging.

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