Ess Topic 5.1 The Nature of Pollution

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This presentation is a quick introduction to the nature of pollution - topic 5.1 in the IBDP ESS-SL syllabus.


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© Brad Kremer 2012
5.1 - The Nature of Pollution
5.1.1 - Define “pollution”
5.1.2 - Distinguish between point-source and non point-
source pollution, and outline the challenges they present
for management.
5.1.3 - State the major sources of pollutants.NEXT

© Brad Kremer 2012
5.1 - The Nature of Pollution
5.1.1 - Define “pollution”
5.1.2 - Distinguish between point-source and non point-
source pollution, and outline the challenges they present
for management.
5.1.3 - State the major sources of pollutants.NEXT
5.1.1 - Define “pollution”
5.1.2 - Distinguish between point-source and non point-
source pollution, and outline the challenges they present
for management.
5.1.3 - State the major sources of pollutants.

© Brad Kremer 2012
5.1.1 - Define PollutionNEXT

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5.1.1 - Define Pollution
“The addition to the
biosphere of any
substance or agent (such
as heat) by human
activity at a rate
greater than that at
which it can be rendered
harmless by the
environment, and which
has an appreciable effect
on the organisms within
it.”NEXT

© Brad Kremer 2012
5.1.1 - Define Pollution
“The addition to the
biosphere of any
substance or agent (such
as heat) by human
activity at a rate
greater than that at
which it can be rendered
harmless by the
environment, and which
has an appreciable effect
on the organisms within
it.”Add something to the
ecosystem
“The addition to the
biosphere of any
substance or agent (such
as heat) by human
activity at a rate
greater than that at
which it can be rendered
harmless by the
environment, and which
has an appreciable effect
on the organisms within
it.”NEXT

© Brad Kremer 2012
5.1.1 - Define Pollution
“The addition to the
biosphere of any
substance or agent (such
as heat) by human
activity at a rate
greater than that at
which it can be rendered
harmless by the
environment, and which
has an appreciable effect
on the organisms within
it.”Add something to the
ecosystem Made or caused by people
“The addition to the
biosphere of any
substance or agent (such
as heat) by human
activity at a rate
greater than that at
which it can be rendered
harmless by the
environment, and which
has an appreciable effect
on the organisms within
it.”
“The addition to the
biosphere of any
substance or agent (such
as heat) by human
activity at a rate
greater than that at
which it can be rendered
harmless by the
environment, and which
has an appreciable effect
on the organisms within
it.”NEXT

© Brad Kremer 2012
5.1.1 - Define Pollution
“The addition to the
biosphere of any
substance or agent (such
as heat) by human
activity at a rate
greater than that at
which it can be rendered
harmless by the
environment, and which
has an appreciable effect
on the organisms within
it.”Add something to the
ecosystem Made or caused by people Faster than it can be processed
“The addition to the
biosphere of any
substance or agent (such
as heat) by human
activity at a rate
greater than that at
which it can be rendered
harmless by the
environment, and which
has an appreciable effect
on the organisms within
it.”
“The addition to the
biosphere of any
substance or agent (such
as heat) by human
activity at a rate
greater than that at
which it can be rendered
harmless by the
environment, and which
has an appreciable effect
on the organisms within
it.”
“The addition to the
biosphere of any
substance or agent (such
as heat) by human
activity at a rate
greater than that at
which it can be rendered
harmless by the
environment, and which
has an appreciable effect
on the organisms within
it.”NEXT

© Brad Kremer 2012
5.1.1 - Define Pollution
“The addition to the
biosphere of any
substance or agent (such
as heat) by human
activity at a rate
greater than that at
which it can be rendered
harmless by the
environment, and which
has an appreciable effect
on the organisms within
it.”Add something to the
ecosystem Made or caused by people Faster than it can be processed Which impacts life there
“The addition to the
biosphere of any
substance or agent (such
as heat) by human
activity at a rate
greater than that at
which it can be rendered
harmless by the
environment, and which
has an appreciable effect
on the organisms within
it.”
“The addition to the
biosphere of any
substance or agent (such
as heat) by human
activity at a rate
greater than that at
which it can be rendered
harmless by the
environment, and which
has an appreciable effect
on the organisms within
it.”
“The addition to the
biosphere of any
substance or agent (such
as heat) by human
activity at a rate
greater than that at
which it can be rendered
harmless by the
environment, and which
has an appreciable effect
on the organisms within
it.”
“The addition to the
biosphere of any
substance or agent (such
as heat) by human
activity at a rate
greater than that at
which it can be rendered
harmless by the
environment, and which
has an appreciable effect
on the organisms within
it.”NEXT

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Examples of Pollution
Air PollutionWater PollutionSoil Pollution
Where do these fit? NEXT

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Examples of Pollution
Air PollutionWater PollutionSoil Pollution
Where do these fit? CO2 NEXT

© Brad Kremer 2012
Examples of Pollution
Air PollutionWater PollutionSoil Pollution
Where do these fit?
CO2 NEXT

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Examples of Pollution
Air PollutionWater PollutionSoil Pollution
Where do these fit?
CO2
sewageNEXT

© Brad Kremer 2012
Examples of Pollution
Air PollutionWater PollutionSoil Pollution
Where do these fit?
CO2 sewageNEXT

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Examples of Pollution
Air PollutionWater PollutionSoil Pollution
Where do these fit?
CO2 sewage
rubbishNEXT

© Brad Kremer 2012
Examples of Pollution
Air PollutionWater PollutionSoil Pollution
Where do these fit?
CO2 sewage
rubbishNEXT

© Brad Kremer 2012
Examples of Pollution
Air PollutionWater PollutionSoil Pollution
Where do these fit?
CO2 sewage
rubbish
industrial
effluentsNEXT

© Brad Kremer 2012
Examples of Pollution
Air PollutionWater PollutionSoil Pollution
Where do these fit?
CO2 sewage
rubbish
industrial
effluentsNEXT

© Brad Kremer 2012
Examples of Pollution
Air PollutionWater PollutionSoil Pollution
Where do these fit?
CO2 sewage
rubbish
industrial
effluents
SO2NEXT

© Brad Kremer 2012
Examples of Pollution
Air PollutionWater PollutionSoil Pollution
Where do these fit?
CO2 sewage
rubbish
industrial
effluents
SO2NEXT

© Brad Kremer 2012
Examples of Pollution
Air PollutionWater PollutionSoil Pollution
Where do these fit?
CO2 sewage
rubbish
industrial
effluents
SO2
fertilizersNEXT

© Brad Kremer 2012
Examples of Pollution
Air PollutionWater PollutionSoil Pollution
Where do these fit?
CO2 sewage
rubbish
industrial
effluents
SO2
fertilizersNEXT

© Brad Kremer 2012
Examples of Pollution
Air PollutionWater PollutionSoil Pollution
Where do these fit?
CO2 sewage
rubbish
industrial
effluents
SO2
fertilizers
salinizationNEXT

© Brad Kremer 2012
Examples of Pollution
Air PollutionWater PollutionSoil Pollution
Where do these fit?
CO2 sewage
rubbish
industrial
effluents
SO2
fertilizers
salinizationNEXT

© Brad Kremer 2012
5.1.2 - Distinguish between point-source and non point-
source pollution, and outline the challenges they present
for management.
Point-Source Pollution Non point-source pollution
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© Brad Kremer 2012
5.1.2 - Distinguish between point-source and non point-
source pollution, and outline the challenges they present
for management.
5.1.2 - Distinguish between point-source and non point-
source pollution, and outline the challenges they present
for management.NEXT
Image credits: blueplanetgreenliving.com; waterencyclopedia.com;

© Brad Kremer 2012
5.1.2 - Distinguish between point-source and non point-
source pollution, and outline the challenges they present
for management.
5.1.2 - Distinguish between point-source and non point-
source pollution, and outline the challenges they present
for management.NEXT
Image credits: blueplanetgreenliving.com; waterencyclopedia.com;

© Brad Kremer 2012
5.1.2 - Distinguish between point-source and non point-
source pollution, and outline the challenges they present
for management.
5.1.2 - Distinguish between point-source and non point-
source pollution, and outline the challenges they present
for management.NEXT
Image credits: blueplanetgreenliving.com; waterencyclopedia.com;

© Brad Kremer 2012
5.1.2 - Distinguish between point-source and non point-
source pollution, and outline the challenges they present
for management.
5.1.2 - Distinguish between point-source and non point-
source pollution, and outline the challenges they present
for management.NEXT
Image credits: blueplanetgreenliving.com; waterencyclopedia.com;

© Brad Kremer 2012
5.1.2 - Distinguish between point-source and non point-
source pollution, and outline the challenges they present
for management.
Image credits: blueplanetgreenliving.com; waterencyclopedia.com;

© Brad Kremer 2012
5.1.2 - Distinguish between point-source and non point-
source pollution, and outline the challenges they present
for management.
Point-Source Pollution
can be traced to a
specific place
pipes, ditches,
channels, sewers,
containers
5.1.2 - Distinguish between point-source and non point-
source pollution, and outline the challenges they present
for management.
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Point-Source Pollution
easy to identify
impacts are localized (smaller area)
simpler +/or easier regulation
Non point-source pollution
harder to identify
many sources from large area
may cross boundaries (different laws)
5.1.2 - Distinguish between point-source and non point-
source pollution, and outline the challenges they present
for management.
5.1.2 - Distinguish between point-source and non point-
source pollution, and outline the challenges they present
for management.
5.1.2 - Distinguish between point-source and non point-
source pollution, and outline the challenges they present
for management.
5.1.2 - Distinguish between point-source and non point-
source pollution, and outline the challenges they present
for management.NEXT
Image credits: blueplanetgreenliving.com; waterencyclopedia.com;

© Brad Kremer 2012
5.1.2 - Distinguish between point-source and non point-
source pollution, and outline the challenges they present
for management.
5.1.2 - Distinguish between point-source and non point-
source pollution, and outline the challenges they present
for management.
5.1.2 - Distinguish between point-source and non point-
source pollution, and outline the challenges they present
for management.
5.1.2 - Distinguish between point-source and non point-
source pollution, and outline the challenges they present
for management.NEXT
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5.1.3 - Major sources of
pollutants

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5.1.3 - Major sources of
pollutants
1.Fossil Fuels•greenhouse gases
•respiratory problems
•acid rain

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5.1.3 - Major sources of
pollutants
1.Fossil Fuels
2.Domestic Waste•greenhouse gases
•respiratory problems
•acid rain •food waste
•sewage
•rubbish

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5.1.3 - Major sources of
pollutants
1.Fossil Fuels
2.Domestic Waste
3.Industrial Waste•greenhouse gases
•respiratory problems
•acid rain •food waste
•sewage
•rubbish •heavy metals
•heat (in air/water)
•acids

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5.1.3 - Major sources of
pollutants
1.Fossil Fuels
2.Domestic Waste
3.Industrial Waste
4.Agricultural Waste•greenhouse gases
•respiratory problems
•acid rain •food waste
•sewage
•rubbish •heavy metals
•heat (in air/water)
•acids •fertilizers
•animal waste
•pesticides

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5.1.3 - Major sources of
pollutants
1.Fossil Fuels
2.Domestic Waste
3.Industrial Waste
4.Agricultural Waste•greenhouse gases
•respiratory problems
•acid rain •food waste
•sewage
•rubbish •heavy metals
•heat (in air/water)
•acids •fertilizers
•animal waste
•pesticides
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5.1 - Nature of Pollution
Summary

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5.1 - Nature of Pollution
Summary
caused by people

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5.1 - Nature of Pollution
Summary
caused by people
added faster than can be
processed

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5.1 - Nature of Pollution
Summary
caused by people
added faster than can be
processed
impacts living things

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5.1 - Nature of Pollution
Summary
caused by people
added faster than can be
processed
impacts living things
point-source

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5.1 - Nature of Pollution
Summary
caused by people
added faster than can be
processed
impacts living things
point-source
non point-source

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5.1 - Nature of Pollution
Summary
caused by people
added faster than can be
processed
impacts living things
point-source
non point-source
4 major sources

© Brad Kremer 2012
5.1 - Nature of Pollution
Summary
caused by people
added faster than can be
processed
impacts living things
point-source
non point-source
4 major sourcesMain Menu Next Topic Sample Questions CLICK

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5.2 - Detection and
Monitoring of Pollution
5.2.1 Describe two direct methods of monitoring pollution.
5.2.2 Define the term biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and
explain how this indirect method is used to assess pollution
levels in water.
5.2.3 Describe and explain an indirect method of measuring
pollution levels using a biotic index.NEXT

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5.2.1 - Two Direct
Monitoring Methods

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5.2.1 - Two Direct
Monitoring Methods
AIR*
WATER
SOIL
*Required by the IBO!

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5.2.1 - Two Direct
Monitoring Methods
AIR*
WATER
SOIL
*Required by the IBO!•acidity of rain
•gas sensor: CO2, SO2, NOx
•particulate matter

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5.2.1 - Two Direct
Monitoring Methods
AIR*
WATER
SOIL
*Required by the IBO!•acidity of rain
•gas sensor: CO2, SO2, NOx
•particulate matter •nitrates + phosphates
•coliform bacteria
•heavy metals

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5.2.1 - Two Direct
Monitoring Methods
AIR*
WATER
SOIL
*Required by the IBO!•acidity of rain
•gas sensor: CO2, SO2, NOx
•particulate matter •nitrates + phosphates
•coliform bacteria
•heavy metals •macronutrients (N-P-K)
•organic matter (OM)
•heavy metals + others NEXT

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5.2.2 - Biochemical Oxygen
Demand (BOD)

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5.2.2 - Biochemical Oxygen
Demand (BOD)
BIO CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND

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5.2.2 - Biochemical Oxygen
Demand (BOD)
BIO CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMANDBIO CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND

© Brad Kremer 2012OXYGEN
is
NEEDED HOW MUCH
5.2.2 - Biochemical Oxygen
Demand (BOD)
BIO CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMANDBIO CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMANDBIO CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND

© Brad Kremer 2012OXYGEN
is
NEEDED HOW MUCH for METABOLIC
PROCESSES
(RESPIRATION)
5.2.2 - Biochemical Oxygen
Demand (BOD)
BIO CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMANDBIO CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMANDBIO CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMANDBIO CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND

© Brad Kremer 2012OXYGEN
is
NEEDED HOW MUCH by LIVING
THINGS? for METABOLIC
PROCESSES
(RESPIRATION)
5.2.2 - Biochemical Oxygen
Demand (BOD)
BIO CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMANDBIO CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMANDBIO CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMANDBIO CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMANDBIO CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND

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HIGH BOD = many organisms using O2
for respiration = low dissolved oxygen
(DO) = high pollutant levels, esp. nitrate
+ phosphate
LOW BOD = few organisms using O2 =
higher DO = low pollutant levels
5.2.2 - Biochemical Oxygen
Demand (BOD)NEXT

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5.2.3 - Indirect Methods +
Biotic Indices

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5.2.3 - Indirect Methods +
Biotic Indices
2 METHODS:
BIOTIC INDEX
ABIOTIC FACTORS

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5.2.3 - Indirect Methods +
Biotic Indices
2 METHODS:
BIOTIC INDEX
ABIOTIC FACTORS•uses presence or
absence of indicator
species to determine
pollution levels
•relative measure - no
specific numbers

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5.2.3 - Indirect Methods +
Biotic IndicesNEXT
2 METHODS:
BIOTIC INDEX
ABIOTIC FACTORS•uses presence or
absence of indicator
species to determine
pollution levels
•relative measure - no
specific numbers •measure levels of something which
can be related to pollutant levels
•BOD + dissolved oxygen

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5.2.3 - Using a Biotic Index

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5.2.3 - Using a Biotic Index
INDICATOR SPECIES -
a living organism which tells us something
about the state of the ecosystem

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5.2.3 - Using a Biotic Index
lichens
freshwater shrimp + mussels
insect nymphs + larvae
rainbow trout

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5.2.3 - Using a Biotic IndexNEXT
Insert smart build
here with images
of indicator
species
lichens
freshwater shrimp + mussels
insect nymphs + larvae
rainbow trout

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5.3 - Approaches to
Pollution Management
5.3.1 - Outline the 3-tiered approach to pollution
management
5.3.2 - Human factors affecting management strategies
5.3.3 - Evaluate the WHO ban on DDT

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5.4 - Eutrophication
5.1.1 - Define “pollution”
5.1.2 - Distinguish between point-source and non point-
source pollution, and outline the challenges they present
for management.
5.1.3 - State the major sources of pollutants.

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5.5 - Solid Domestic Waste
5.1.1 - Define “pollution”
5.1.2 - Distinguish between point-source and non point-
source pollution, and outline the challenges they present
for management.
5.1.3 - State the major sources of pollutants.

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5.6 - Depletion of
Stratospheric Ozone
5.1.1 - Define “pollution”
5.1.2 - Distinguish between point-source and non point-
source pollution, and outline the challenges they present
for management.
5.1.3 - State the major sources of pollutants.

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5.7 - Urban Air Pollution
5.1.1 - Define “pollution”
5.1.2 - Distinguish between point-source and non point-
source pollution, and outline the challenges they present
for management.
5.1.3 - State the major sources of pollutants.

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5.8 - Acid Deposition
5.1.1 - Define “pollution”
5.1.2 - Distinguish between point-source and non point-
source pollution, and outline the challenges they present
for management.
5.1.3 - State the major sources of pollutants.

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Topic 5 - Pollution
Management Sample Q’s

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Topic 5 - Pollution
Management Sample Q’s

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Management Sample Q’s

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Topic 5 - Pollution
Management Sample Q’s

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Management Sample Q’s

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Management Sample Q’s

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Management Sample Q’s

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Management Sample Q’s

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Topic 5 - Pollution
Management Sample Q’s