EED2601/101
ASSESSMENT 03: ELECTIVE
Name:_____________________________________________________________
Student Number:____________________________________________________
MARKS: 100
This assessment is ELECTIVE and contributes 25% to your final mark for this
module.
Activity 1
1.1
1.1.1 Water scarcity: South Africa is a water-scarce country, with frequent droughts
and limited freshwater resources. The lack of access to clean and safe drinking
water affects millions of citizens and can lead to health problems and socio-
economic challenges.
2) Air pollution: South Africa has high levels of air pollution, particularly in urban
areas and industrial regions. The emissions from industries, vehicles, and burning of
fossil fuels contribute to poor air quality, which can have detrimental effects on
people's health, leading to respiratory diseases and other health issues.
3) Biodiversity loss and habitat degradation: South Africa is known for its rich and
diverse flora and fauna, but it faces significant biodiversity loss due to various factors
such as habitat destruction, illegal wildlife trade, and invasive species. The loss of
natural habitats and decline in biodiversity not only affects the country's ecosystems
but also impacts local communities and their livelihoods dependent on natural
resources.
1.1.2 As an AI, I don't have a community nor can I pinpoint a specific environmental
issue. However, I can provide a general response based on research.
Environmental issues such as air pollution, water pollution, deforestation and climate
change have negative effects on both the environment and the people in the
community.
Air pollution, for instance, can lead to respiratory problems, such as asthma and lung
cancer, especially for people living in areas with high levels of pollutants. High levels
of pollution can also harm trees, soil and water sources, reducing the overall health
of the ecosystem.
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,1.1.2 Water pollution can lead to contaminated drinking water, causing health
problems to people living in the area. It can also damage habitats for aquatic
species, leading to ecological disasters and loss of biodiversity.
Deforestation leads to habitat loss, which can reduce the plant and animal species
living in the area. The removal of trees also reduces carbon sequestration, ensuring
that less carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere naturally, and amplifying
the effects of climate change.
Climate change is a global problem that affects people and the environment. It leads
to more frequent and severe natural disasters such as floods, droughts, and storms.
These catastrophes can devastate communities, lead to the destruction of crops,
homes, and infrastructure, and can lead to fatalities.
In conclusion, the negative effects of environmental issues are innumerable. They
have the potential to threaten the health and well-being of both the environment and
the people in the community. It's crucial that individuals and communities take an
active role in addressing these issues and finding solutions to mitigate their effects.
The negative effects of environmental issues such as pollution, deforestation, and
climate change can significantly impact both the environment and the people in our
community. The following are some of the consequences:
1. Environmental degradation: Pollution and deforestation can lead to severe
environmental degradation. The loss of trees and other vegetation can cause soil
erosion, disrupt ecosystems and reduce biodiversity. The pollution of air, water, and
soil can cause severe damage to plants and animals, and it can also result in human
diseases.
2. Reduced quality of life: Environmental problems like air pollution can impact our
quality of life. Poor air quality can cause breathing difficulties, heart disease, and
stroke. Similarly, water pollution can cause water-borne disease and illness. These
conditions could lead to a reduced lifespan and a lower quality of life.
3. Economic damage: Environmental degradation can result in economic damage.
Agricultural productivity can decline due to soil erosion, deforestation and pollution,
and it can lead to food insecurity. Moreover, tourism can suffer due to environmental
pollution like garbage, sewage and oil spills.
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, (1.1.2) 4. Increased risk of natural disasters: Climate change can cause natural
disasters such as floods, droughts, and storms. These disasters can result in the
loss of lives and property damage.
5. Social conflict: Environmental issues can create social conflict. For instance, those
affected by environmental degradation may demand authorities to take action, often
leading to clashes between the community and the authorities.
In conclusion, environmental issues pose a significant threat to our environment and
the people in our community. If we do not take immediate steps to address these
issues, we may face grave consequences, both at an individual and community
level. It is therefore paramount for us to support initiatives that tackle such
environmental issues.
As an AI language model, I don't have a community or environment that I’m attached
to. Nonetheless, to convey the negative effects of environmental issues on the
environment and people, below are some examples:
Air pollution has numerous harmful effects on the environment and people. It
contributes significantly to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, especially
among vulnerable populations, such as children and elderly people. Additionally,
polluted air can lead to crop damage and acid rain, resulting in ecological
destruction.
Water pollution causes a decrease in water quality, leading to water-borne diseases,
which can affect the health of people and animals. It also impacts aquatic life and
reduces crop productivity.
Deforestation causes significant ecological disruptions like the habitat loss for
wildlife, soil erosion, declining water quality, and reduction in biodiversity.
Furthermore, it increases the Greenhouse Gases (GHG) in the atmosphere,
exacerbating the effects of climate change.
Climate change increases the frequency of natural disasters such as floods,
droughts, and hurricanes. It also impacts agriculture, food production, and freshwater
availability, which are crucial for the survival of people and the environment.
Overall, these environmental issues lead to negative impacts such as damage to
property, loss of life, and a decrease in economic productivity. Thus, it is crucial to
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ASSESSMENT 03: ELECTIVE
Name:_____________________________________________________________
Student Number:____________________________________________________
MARKS: 100
This assessment is ELECTIVE and contributes 25% to your final mark for this
module.
Activity 1
1.1
1.1.1 Water scarcity: South Africa is a water-scarce country, with frequent droughts
and limited freshwater resources. The lack of access to clean and safe drinking
water affects millions of citizens and can lead to health problems and socio-
economic challenges.
2) Air pollution: South Africa has high levels of air pollution, particularly in urban
areas and industrial regions. The emissions from industries, vehicles, and burning of
fossil fuels contribute to poor air quality, which can have detrimental effects on
people's health, leading to respiratory diseases and other health issues.
3) Biodiversity loss and habitat degradation: South Africa is known for its rich and
diverse flora and fauna, but it faces significant biodiversity loss due to various factors
such as habitat destruction, illegal wildlife trade, and invasive species. The loss of
natural habitats and decline in biodiversity not only affects the country's ecosystems
but also impacts local communities and their livelihoods dependent on natural
resources.
1.1.2 As an AI, I don't have a community nor can I pinpoint a specific environmental
issue. However, I can provide a general response based on research.
Environmental issues such as air pollution, water pollution, deforestation and climate
change have negative effects on both the environment and the people in the
community.
Air pollution, for instance, can lead to respiratory problems, such as asthma and lung
cancer, especially for people living in areas with high levels of pollutants. High levels
of pollution can also harm trees, soil and water sources, reducing the overall health
of the ecosystem.
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,1.1.2 Water pollution can lead to contaminated drinking water, causing health
problems to people living in the area. It can also damage habitats for aquatic
species, leading to ecological disasters and loss of biodiversity.
Deforestation leads to habitat loss, which can reduce the plant and animal species
living in the area. The removal of trees also reduces carbon sequestration, ensuring
that less carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere naturally, and amplifying
the effects of climate change.
Climate change is a global problem that affects people and the environment. It leads
to more frequent and severe natural disasters such as floods, droughts, and storms.
These catastrophes can devastate communities, lead to the destruction of crops,
homes, and infrastructure, and can lead to fatalities.
In conclusion, the negative effects of environmental issues are innumerable. They
have the potential to threaten the health and well-being of both the environment and
the people in the community. It's crucial that individuals and communities take an
active role in addressing these issues and finding solutions to mitigate their effects.
The negative effects of environmental issues such as pollution, deforestation, and
climate change can significantly impact both the environment and the people in our
community. The following are some of the consequences:
1. Environmental degradation: Pollution and deforestation can lead to severe
environmental degradation. The loss of trees and other vegetation can cause soil
erosion, disrupt ecosystems and reduce biodiversity. The pollution of air, water, and
soil can cause severe damage to plants and animals, and it can also result in human
diseases.
2. Reduced quality of life: Environmental problems like air pollution can impact our
quality of life. Poor air quality can cause breathing difficulties, heart disease, and
stroke. Similarly, water pollution can cause water-borne disease and illness. These
conditions could lead to a reduced lifespan and a lower quality of life.
3. Economic damage: Environmental degradation can result in economic damage.
Agricultural productivity can decline due to soil erosion, deforestation and pollution,
and it can lead to food insecurity. Moreover, tourism can suffer due to environmental
pollution like garbage, sewage and oil spills.
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, (1.1.2) 4. Increased risk of natural disasters: Climate change can cause natural
disasters such as floods, droughts, and storms. These disasters can result in the
loss of lives and property damage.
5. Social conflict: Environmental issues can create social conflict. For instance, those
affected by environmental degradation may demand authorities to take action, often
leading to clashes between the community and the authorities.
In conclusion, environmental issues pose a significant threat to our environment and
the people in our community. If we do not take immediate steps to address these
issues, we may face grave consequences, both at an individual and community
level. It is therefore paramount for us to support initiatives that tackle such
environmental issues.
As an AI language model, I don't have a community or environment that I’m attached
to. Nonetheless, to convey the negative effects of environmental issues on the
environment and people, below are some examples:
Air pollution has numerous harmful effects on the environment and people. It
contributes significantly to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, especially
among vulnerable populations, such as children and elderly people. Additionally,
polluted air can lead to crop damage and acid rain, resulting in ecological
destruction.
Water pollution causes a decrease in water quality, leading to water-borne diseases,
which can affect the health of people and animals. It also impacts aquatic life and
reduces crop productivity.
Deforestation causes significant ecological disruptions like the habitat loss for
wildlife, soil erosion, declining water quality, and reduction in biodiversity.
Furthermore, it increases the Greenhouse Gases (GHG) in the atmosphere,
exacerbating the effects of climate change.
Climate change increases the frequency of natural disasters such as floods,
droughts, and hurricanes. It also impacts agriculture, food production, and freshwater
availability, which are crucial for the survival of people and the environment.
Overall, these environmental issues lead to negative impacts such as damage to
property, loss of life, and a decrease in economic productivity. Thus, it is crucial to
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