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Acknowledgement
First and foremost the researcher would like to acknowledge all persons who help in making this
school based assessment a success. Heartfelt thank you is expressed to everyone who have assisted him
and made it possible for the successful outcome of the School Based Assessment selected.
Special thank you to his parents for their constant source of finance and the support for the
completion of the project of the successful study.
In addition the researcher would like to extend profound gratitude to his subject teacher Miss
Sheenza Boodram who guided and shared her superior knowledge and experience that was necessary
for the completion of the S.B.A.
Last but not least the researcher expresses sincere thank you to those whose names are too
numerous to mention but helped him in some way or the other to make this study a success once again
thank you.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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Introduction
Onderneeming is a large village found in region number two (2) Pomeroon-Supenaam. It is
located in the county of Essequibo, Guyana. It is about 16. Km away from the town of Anna Regina.
There are about one hundred and twenty (120) households living in the village.
The researcher has been a resident of this village which is seriously affected by water pollution.
Water pollution has been prevalent due to several reasons which resulted in grave consequences which
affect both villagers, animals and plants lives greatly.
Therefore the researcher decided to conduct a research to find the causes of water pollution,
the effects of water pollution and solutions to water pollution in an effort to make her village a better
place and curb this sore issue.
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Task 1: Statement of Problem
How does water pollution impact the residents living the village of Onderneeming and what measures
can be taken to eradicate this issue.
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Task 2: Reasons for Selecting Area of Research
There is a saying that goes “If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in the water, because
water is life. However in the village of Onderneeming, almost all the water ways are have become
polluted. Water pollution occurs and microorganisms contaminate the stream, river, Lake Etc.
Degrading the water quality and rendering it toxic to humans or the environment.
In the village of Onderneeming it has been observed that a sore issue has slowly developed, that
is canals, drains, trenches and streams have become a dumping site for garbage an unwanted materials
resulting in almost all the water ways becoming polluted. This has resulted in the increase death of both
animals and aquatic plants which lead to the increase death rate of both aquatic plants and animals
which lead to a disruption in the food chain. These garbage which have been dumped into that after
produces a foul odor this making residents feel discomfort. Many persons also use some of these water
ways for domestic purposes and so they collect stagnant and polluted water which is not healthy
because it aids in spreading water diseases. In addition for the water ways being destroyed by garbage it
becomes a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Therefore the researcher will be conducting on how residents of my community are being
affected by water pollution and ways in which they can prevent this from happening.
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Task three (3): method of investigation
In order to carry out the research the researcher used the methods of a questionnaire. A
questionnaire was compiled of 15 questions, 14 of the questions were close ended and 1 was open
ended.
The questionnaire method was applied due to its several advantages. Three of the advantages
are clearly stated below:
1. It requires little time to be completed.
2. It can be done at the convenience of the person required to answer.
3. It guarantees confidentiality as respondents are not required to put their names.
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Task four (4): instrument used to collect data
Lot 1&2, Onderneeming,
Essequibo Coast,
2020-08-25.
Dear Villager,
The researcher is a fourth form student of A.R.M.S school currently in the Technical,
Vocational and Educational Training three (3). This survey being carried out bin the village of
Onderneeming, Essequibo Coast to find out “how water pollution impacts residents living in the village
and what measures can be taken to eradicate this grave problem” for his social studies school based
Assessment. The main reason for completing this school based assessment is it is to be recommended to
write the subject at the Caribbean Secondary education Certificate 2021.
All information will be kept in a safe confidential way. Since you do not have to write your
name, no one will even know whose answer is being provided. You are advised to answer honestly
based on your opinion. Each respondents is required to either tick in the box for the option that seems
suitable like this or share their opinion by writing in the lines provided for the respective question.
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
Yovendra Singh.
(Researcher)
Questionnaire
1) What is you gender?
Male
Female
2) What is your age range?
16-25
26-35
36-45
46 and older
3) To which family type do you belong?
Nuclear
Single parent
Extended
Sibling household
4) What is your ethnicity?
Amerindian
European
African
East Indian
Chinese
Portuguese
Mixed
5) What is your occupation?
________________________________
6) What is your religion?
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
Other
7) How long have you been a resident of this community?
Over 15 years
8-15 years
2-8 years
Under 2 years
8) Is water pollution prevalent in your area?
Yes
No
9) What are the causes of water pollution?
Sewage waste and waste water
Dumping of garbage
Chemical fertilizer
Industrial waste
10) How often do you dispose of your garbage?
5-7 days a week
3-4 days a week
1-2 days a week
Everyday
11) How do you dispose of your garbage?
Burying
Burning
Waterways
Compost and others
12) How does water pollution affect you?
Death of aquatic plants and animals
Effects on the food chain
Spread of diseases
Destruction of the Eco-System
13) What do you use the water for?
Drinking and household needs
Recreation
Agriculture
For generation of hydro- electricity
14) Do you think water pollution can be eradicate?
Yes
No
15) What measures can be taken to eradicate this problem?
Avoid dumping garbage in water ways
Reduce the use of herbicides, pesticides and fertilizer
Proper sewage treatment and management
Educate persons about the dangers of water pollution
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Task five (5): procedures used to collect data
In the beautiful and peaceful village of Onderneeming there are approximately a120
household. It was calculated that a sample of 50% was necessary in order to obtain accurate information
on the research to investigate how water pollution is caused, impacts it has on resident living in the
community and what measures can be taken to eradicate this grave problem. ( 60÷120×100=50% )
A total of 65 questionnaires were prepared and distributed on the 20 th July, 202. It was
expected that a total of 60 questionnaires will be returned. The method used to determine the selection
of households who are to receive the questionnaires has the random selection method. Slips of paper
were cut out after which a number of 1-65 was written on each piece of paper. It was then folded and
deposited in a box with a close lid and it was thoroughly shaken. The paper were then withdrawn from a
duration of 7 days (1 week) to the answer the questionnaire starting from the 20 July, 2020-27 th July,
2020. On the 27th of July 60 questionnaires were returned to the researcher. Persons within the age
range of 18-50 and over were target. All ethnic groups responded to the questionnaires that is
Amerindians, Africans, east Indians, Chinese and Mixed.
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Task six (6): presentation of data
Table one (1) showing the causes of water pollution in Onderneeming
Causes Tally Frequency percentage
Sewage waste and |||| |||| |||| 15 25%
Waste Water
Dumping of garbage |||| |||| |||| |||| 25 42%
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Chemical fertilizer and |||| |||| 12 20%
pesticides
Industrial waste |||| ||| 8 13%
Total |||| |||| |||| |||| 60 100%
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Table two (2): showing the effects of water pollution in the village of Onderneeming.
Effects of water Tally Frequency Percentage
pollution
Death of aquatic |||| |||| 10 17%
plants and animals
Effects of the food |||| |||| 9 15%
chain
Spread of diseases |||| |||| |||| |||| 20 33%
Stagnant water |||| |||| ||| 13 22%
Destruction of the Eco- |||| ||| 8 13%
System
Total |||| |||| |||| |||| 60 100%
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Table three (3): shows the measures that can be taken to eradicate water pollution
Measures Tally Frequency Percentage Degree
Avoid dumping 25 42% 150°
garbage in water
ways
Reduce the use of 17 28% 102°
herbicides,
pesticides and
fertilizer
Proper sewage 10 17% 60°
treatment and
management
Educate persons 8 13% 48°
about of water
pollution
Total 60 100% 360°
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Task seven (7): analysis and interpretation of data
In the Cinderella county of Essequibo region # 2 situated between two wonderful villages is the
village Onderneeming. It is very sad to note that thid village is a victim of a very serious problem that is
water pollution.
Figure 1, the bar graph which portrays the cause of water pollution in Onderneeing fro, the data
collected it can be seen that the highest number of respondents was “dumping of garbage” which
noted 25 respondents
