Illegal dumping

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/illegal-dumping

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the geographic prevalence?Occurs globally, affecting both urban peripheries and rural landscapes
2. What is the related fields?Environmental law, public health, urban planning, waste management science, and criminology
3. Why is illegal dumping bad for the environment?It can let toxic chemicals from batteries or electronics seep into the soil and water, hurting plants, animals, and the water people drink.
4. What can animals do when they find trash at a dump?Animals can get hurt, tangled, or even poisoned if they eat the trash.

Unauthorized deposit: The act of placing waste in a location that is not legally permitted to receive it.
Licensed landfill: A designated and regulated site approved for the safe disposal of waste materials.
Hazardous materials: Substances that pose a risk to health, safety, or the environment due to their properties.