Activity 1:

Identify one environmental problem and propose a solution that will involve the use of a  specific
scientific process.

1. Lots of people are

throwing garbage at the
vacant lot.

2. What is the impact of improper

waste disposal on the
environment? 

3. Improper waste disposal results

in soil, water, and air pollution. Try again

4. The frequency of throwing

waste disposal by people has a
negative effect on the
surroundings.

5. Test the groundwater and soil

samples from the area where the
waste disposal is thrown out.

6. Soil and groundwater samples

are contaminated due to improper
waste disposal.
 Improper waste disposal
Improper waste disposal can
cannot cause harmful effects
cause harmful effects in the
in the surrounding
surrounding environment,
environment.

Results

An ineffective municipal solid waste management

system can have major environmental consequences
such as infectious diseases, land and water pollution,
drain obstruction, and biodiversity loss. Strict
management against improper waste disposal must be
implemented, such as the polluter pays principle,
information and advocacy on proper waste
management, and teaching the 3 R's, which are reduce,
reuse, and recycle.