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CAPE Environmental Science Unit 2 · 2015 · Paper 2 · Question 5(b)(i)

Figure 5 shows a factory discharging an effluent stream containing chromium at 150 m³ per day into both Lake Tranquility and Spring Lake.

Identify TWO environmental receptors for the chromium emitted by the factory.

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  1. 5(a)(i)Identify THREE pollutants that could originate from a solid waste landfill.[3 marks]
  2. 5(a)(ii)Calculate the percentage increase in solid waste deposited at landfills in Saint Lucia from 1999 to 2000.[4 marks]
  3. 5(a)(iii)Given Saint Lucia's population of approximately 152 000 in 1998, calculate the solid waste per capita sent to landfills in 1998.[2 marks]
  4. 5(a)(iv)Briefly describe ONE health risk associated with excessive noise from landfill activities.[2 marks]
  5. 5(b)(ii)Explain whether it is necessary that these environmental receptors be situated directly in the lakes.[3 marks]
  6. 5(b)(iii)The two lakes supply drinking water for nearby communities. Explain how technological and legislative measures can be applied to solve the pollution issue in…[4 marks]

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