How do population growth and rising standards of living affect resource use and waste production?
They increase both resource use and waste production.
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How do population growth and rising standards of living affect resource use and waste production?
They increase both resource use and waste production.
What can happen if waste and chemical materials are not handled properly?
They can pollute water, air and land.
What three materials can pollute water?
Sewage, fertiliser and toxic chemicals.
What two types of emissions can pollute air?
Smoke and acidic gases.
What two sources can pollute land?
Landfill and toxic chemicals.
How can pollution reduce biodiversity in a habitat?
It can kill plants and animals.