Environmental Issues in Cambodia

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What is the main reason for the growing list of problems in Phnom Penh?

The lack of green areas in the city

The growing population in the city (correct)

The growing number of factories

The number of vehicles in the city

Why do people throw rubbish anywhere they want?

Because they are lazy

Because they think the city environment is not theirs (correct)

Because they do not have bins to put the rubbish in

Because they are not educated about the environment

What is a major contributor to the dirty air in Phnom Penh?

The growing number of green areas

The number of vehicles in the city (correct)

The number of factories outside the city

The lack of education about the environment

What will happen if the waste from factories goes into the rivers and ponds?

Both people and fish will suffer Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to reduce the number of factories in the city?

To make the city environment cleaner and healthier Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if we do not think of the environment as ours?

We will be sick because of pollution Signup and view all the answers

What is a solution to keeping the city environment clean?

Making a place for our rubbish and putting it in the bin or plastic bags Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to control the number of vehicles in the city?

To make the city environment cleaner and healthier Signup and view all the answers

In Cambodia, ______ is bringing a lot of problems.

development Signup and view all the answers

Phnom Penh is the place where most ______ takes place.

development Signup and view all the answers

Factories produce many different kinds of things such as ______ and waste.

smoke Signup and view all the answers

If we don't think the city environment as ours, we won't look after it and will ______ the rubbish anywhere we want.

throw Signup and view all the answers

Then we will become sick because of ______.

pollution Signup and view all the answers

The smoke from those vehicles will make the air more and more ______ and we will be sick again.

dirty Signup and view all the answers

We should not allow the waste to go into the ______ and ponds.

rivers Signup and view all the answers

We must make a place for our rubbish and put it in the ______ or plastic bags and then make sure that it is collected.

bin Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Environment and Development

The environment refers to the world around us, where we live, work, eat, and sleep.
Development in Cambodia is causing various problems, with Phnom Penh being the epicenter of these issues.

Environmental Problems

Factories produce waste and release smoke into the city air, contributing to pollution.
The growing population is a major concern, with many people moving to Phnom Penh but not taking responsibility for the city's environment.
Littering and spitting in public areas are common issues due to a lack of ownership and care for the environment.

Health Consequences

Pollution leads to health problems, and an increasing number of vehicles will further exacerbate this issue.
Smoke from factories and vehicles, as well as waste from factories, is detrimental to human health.

Importance of Environmental Conservation

It is crucial to think of the environment as ours and take responsibility for it.
Proper waste management, such as using bins and plastic bags, is essential.
Reducing the number of factories and increasing green areas in the city is vital.
Controlling the number of vehicles is necessary to maintain a clean and fresh environment.

Environment and Development

The environment refers to the world around us, where we live, work, eat, and sleep.
Development in Cambodia is causing various problems, with Phnom Penh being the epicenter of these issues.

Environmental Problems

Factories produce waste and release smoke into the city air, contributing to pollution.
The growing population is a major concern, with many people moving to Phnom Penh but not taking responsibility for the city's environment.
Littering and spitting in public areas are common issues due to a lack of ownership and care for the environment.

Health Consequences

Pollution leads to health problems, and an increasing number of vehicles will further exacerbate this issue.
Smoke from factories and vehicles, as well as waste from factories, is detrimental to human health.

Importance of Environmental Conservation

It is crucial to think of the environment as ours and take responsibility for it.
Proper waste management, such as using bins and plastic bags, is essential.
Reducing the number of factories and increasing green areas in the city is vital.
Controlling the number of vehicles is necessary to maintain a clean and fresh environment.