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6 marksAtmospheric Pollution and Global Atmosphere Issues

CAPE Environmental Science Unit 2 · 2013 · Paper 2 · Question 6(e)

The landfill is also a significant source of methane, a greenhouse gas. Explain how methane from the landfill can contribute to global warming.

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  1. 6(a)Outline a plan that will allow you to determine the source of the problems being experienced by the residents and farmers of Green Valley Village, explaining…[5 marks]
  2. 6(b)State THREE pollutants that are likely to be found in the Green Valley River.[3 marks]
  3. 6(c)Persons fishing in the river below Green Valley Village have found fish highly contaminated with materials believed to originate from the landfill. Explain how…[4 marks]
  4. 6(d)Suggest TWO measures that can be implemented to mitigate the impact of pollution on the residents and farmers in the Green Valley area.[2 marks]

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