POLLUTION OF WATER AND SOIL
BIOLOGY SSS 2 SECOND TERM
WEEK SEVEN
POLLUTION OF WATER AND SOIL
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE
Students should be able to;
- Identify poor sewage system as a source of pollution
- Name domestic and industrial waste that pollute land and water
- Identify the decay of organic matter (e.g dead animals and plants) as a source of pollution.
CONTENT
Water pollution
Water covers over 70% of the earth’s surface. It is also the most basic requirement for survival. It also supports aquatic life and other ecosystems.
Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies such as oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, groundwater, and aquifers by pollutants. The contaminants can end up in the water by the direct or indirect application. It is the second most prevalent type of environmental pollution, after air pollution. Below is an insight into the different types of water pollution and.... View More
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