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Chapter 3, 3.

3- Preservation and Conservation of The Environment And The Pollution


Control
Methods of controlling
Controls the usage of fossils 1. Use unleaded petrol
fuel 2. Use alternative sources (hybrid, solar, electric
and etc)

Controls the disposal of 1. Build very high chimney and use electrostatic
industrial waste filter inside it
2. Radioactive waste should be stored in lead and
concrete container before it is disposed on the sea
floor or desert.

Controls the usage of chemical 1. Practice biological control


pesticides and fertillizers 2. Practice rotation of crops
3. Use organic fertilizer such as compost

Controls the emission of 1. Use unleaded petrol


pollutants from motor vehicles 2. Use catalytic converter
3. Install a silencer at exhaust system
4. Use public transport
Controls the disposal of 1. Reuse materials
rubbish 2. Recycle glass, plastics and paper
3. Set up rubbish traps along a river

Controls the usage of CFC 1. Reduce the usage of CFC


2. Replace CFC with HFC
3.4 Effects of Improper Management of Natural Resources
Activity Effects Ways to overcome
Logging and  Loss of habitat and destruction of  Enforcement of the law
land clearing flora and fauna to prevent illegal
 Oxygen supply decreases while logging
carbon dioxide increases  Planting cover crops
 Causes greenhouse effect and
global warming
Fishing  Kills aquatic animals such as Banning the use of drag net
turtles and dolphins

Mining  Causes soil erosion and destruction Recycle mineral


of flora and fauna
 Reduce mineral resources

What you can do to preserve and conserve the environment:


1) Do not litter the surroundings.
2) Stop using the products that contain CFC.
3) Use products that are biodegradable.
4) Switch off the electrical appliances when they are not in use.
5) Use products that are made up of recycled.
6) Recycle your rubbish that made up of materials such as papers, plastics, glass and
aluminium.

What community can do to preserve and conserve the environment:


1) Organize campaign and talks to create public awareness on the need to care for
the environment.
2) Organize and sponsor environmental projects such as reforestation and river
cleaning projects.

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