Question

Question 3.2 [4 marks]

List two negative impacts on the surrounding environment of the sewerage
works located in block A1 of the topographic map.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

1. Air pollution: Sewerage works can emit unpleasant odors and release harmful gases such as methane and hydrogen sulfide into the air, contributing to air pollution in the surrounding area.

2. Water pollution: Sewerage works can discharge untreated or partially treated wastewater into nearby water bodies, leading to contamination of the water with pollutants such as bacteria, viruses, and chemicals. This can harm aquatic life and ecosystems in the area.