Question

Sort the examples below into the appropriate bin. Think about which factors could lead to more toxic substances being released into the environment (causes), the consequences that result from toxic substances in the environment, and possible solutions.

increase in reproductive disorders contamination of soil, air, and water bioaccumulation and biomagnification of toxins in the food chain
consumer choice of low-toxicity products stricter regulations requiring that consumer products be thoroughly tested before being released to market

commercial production of many chemicals massive use of chemicals in food, agriculture, medicine, and industry

Answer 1

1. Causes: commercial production of many chemicals massive use of chemicals in food, agriculture, medicine, and industry

2. Consequences: increase in reproductive disorders contamination of soil, air, and water bioaccumulation and biomagnification of toxins in the food chain.

3. Solutions: consumer choice of low-toxicity products stricter regulations requiring that consumer products be thoroughly tested before being released to market.

Step-by-step explanation:

This factors could lead to more toxic substances being released into the environment (causes), the consequences that result from toxic substances in the environment, and possible solutions to save environmental degradation.