In this paper, air, water, and land pollutions have been identified and explained, as well as the consequences of these pollutants, also some possible solutions for these types of problems. ... Organic materials such as dead organisms are broken down by bacteria or other organisms and dispersed into a form in which they are useful to aquatic life. ... When the alga dies, the remains of the dead algae add to the organic wastes already in the water. ... Land Pollution According to Forseman, land pollution is defined as the deposition on land of solid wastes such as used cars, cans, bottles, pla...

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That water reflects the surrounding land use activities of the District of Columbia, parts of New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. ... This means that the Bay must process more land-based pollution that most bodies of water. ... The process of decomposition removes dissolved oxygen from the water and turns large sections of the Bay into dead zones where life can not be supported. ... Some facilities carry their wastes off site and spread them across the land, where they eventually flow into the water. ... These various pollutants eventually settle direct...

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Regarding unsustainable communities and lifestyles, the blame lies mainly with two specific phenomena, American's love affair with the automobile, and the "American Dream" of owning a home and land outside of the city. ... The "American Dream" of owning a home and land is something almost all Americans aspire to. ... For example, a moratorium on construction projects that contribute to urban sprawl could effect a more efficient use of land and lead to more compact growth. ... Is...

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• Grade Level: High School

Water is life, with about 70% of the earth is covering with water. Over the last few years, water pollution has increased dramatically, threatening life on earth. Water pollution is "the presence in water of harmful or objectionable material in sufficient quantity to measurably degrade water". Pollu...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate