Environmental Pollution and Public Health Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• e waste : discarded electronic devices such as old computers, phones, and batteries.
• groundwater : water found beneath the earth's surface, which can be polluted by chemicals and waste.
• smog : a mixture of smoke and fog, typically caused by air pollution in urban areas.
• recycling : the process of converting waste materials into reusable products.
• landfill : a site used for waste disposal by burying it underground.
• municipal : waste generated from households, offices, and public places.
• hazardous : wastes that pose a significant risk to human health or the environment.
• incineration : a waste treatment method that involves burning solid waste at high temperatures.
• microplastics : tiny plastic particles that pollute water bodies and enter the food chain.
• acidrain : precipitation with a low ph caused by emissions of sulfur and nitrogen compounds.
• eutrophication : excessive nutrients in water bodies causing algal blooms and oxygen depletion.
• mercury : a heavy metal pollutant often found in industrial waste and causing neurological damage.
• noisepollution : unwanted or harmful sound that disrupts human and animal life.
• sludge : the semi-solid residue left after industrial or municipal wastewater treatment.
• air pollution : the contamination of the atmosphere by harmful substances like gases and particulate matter.
• composting : a method of organic waste management that converts waste into nutrient-rich soil.
• biomedical : a category of waste generated from hospitals and healthcare facilities.
• cfc : ozone-depleting chemicals used in refrigeration and aerosols.