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7th-Unit 2.2 SE Asia
SS7G10 and SS7G11 - Environment
Term | Definition |
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air pollution | the human introduction into the atmosphere of chemicals, particulate matter, or biological materials that cause harm or discomfort to humans or the environment. |
water pollution | contamination of water supplies, such as rivers, oceans, lakes, and groundwater, due to chemicals, fertilizer, sewage, and other garbage. |
respiratory disease | diseases of the lungs, bronchial tubes, and trachea in the human body. |
automobile emissions | carbons and other chemicals that come from a car's engine and are released into the atmosphere. |
brown clouds | haze of pollution that reduces rainfalls and temperatures, increases human respiratory problems, and alters monsoon patterns. |
mud slides | occurs because of heavy rains; mud will break loose and slide down the side of mountains, destroying buildings and covering entire villages. |
flooding | occurs when water rises and covers areas that are normally dry. |
natural resource | something that is found in the environment that people need and can use; Examples: fresh water, trees, oil, minerals, and rich soil. |
sewage | water that contains waste products. |
waterborne diseases | disease or major disorder caused in humans or animals when they ingest or come into contact with unsafe water. |
monsoons | seasonal winds that can cause heavy rains and sometimes destructive flooding; lasts several months. |
typhoons | tropical storms in the region of the Indian Ocean or Western Pacific Ocean. |
water treatment facility | a process of removing contaminants (harmful things) from waste water. |
desertification | the process of land becoming like a desert, due to destructive land use or a climate change, such as drought. |
deforestation | the process of cutting or burning trees and other vegetation from land. |
acid rain | rainfall made sufficiently acidic by atmospheric pollution so it causes environmental harm, usually to forests and lakes; typically caused from burning fossil fuels like coal. |