Pollution pollutants - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Ecology Questions-Science Olympiad Questions and Answers Rated A+ What does P.O.P. stand for? Persistent organic pollutants. What are P.O.P.'s? Toxic substances formed from organic compounds. Besides mercury, what other heavy metals cause toxic pollution? Lead, Cadmium, and Chronium What are the main sources of mercury pollution? Gold mining and use of substances derived from mercury in industry and agriculture. What environmental damage is caused by mercury pollution? Mercury...

Progressive Pioneers (~pre-1910) Social and Political elites; Regional and local issue focus; Divided on preservation v. conservation. Groups: Sierra Club National Audubon Society Preservation Movement: Social and political elites (writers and artists) in mid to late 19th century began to argue that it was necessary to PRESERVE the grand scenery and natural features of the unspoiled western landscape; "romanticization" of nature. Influential thinkers: Henry David Thoreau, Ral...

1. What health problems can pollution cause ANS Respiratory issues 2. What percent of air pollution is caused by vehicles ANS 20% 3. How much less air pollution do we have now than in the 1960s? (%): ANS 98% less 4. What is the average thermal efficiency? (%): ANS 20% 5. Where does 80% of the rest of the fuel go to ANS Friction, heat, and emissions 6. What are the 5 major pollutants ANS Hydrocarbons (HC), Carbon monoxide (CO), Oxides of nitrogen (NOx), Sulfur dioxide (SO2), and particul...

Water Resources in Texas includes lakes, rivers, bays, estuaries, wetlands, ground water, and storm (1-3) - False Water Pollutants include organic and inorganic material, heat, and radiation (1-4) - True In Texas, Clean water is needed to provide for human consumption and recreation, Maintain aquatic habitats for wildlife, recharge ground water, and provide for industry. (1-4) - False Two sources of water contamination are discharges and non- point source discharges (1-4) - False Examples ...

1. Water resources in Texas include lakes, rivers, bays, estuaries, wetlands, groundwater, and stormwater runoff. a. true b. false - b 2. Water pollutants include organic and inorganic material, heat, and radiation. a. true b. false - a 3. In Texas, clean water is needed to provide for human consumption and recreation, maintain aquatic habitats for wildlife, supply bays with fresh water, recharge groundwater, and provide for industry. a. true b. false - a 4. Two ...

PA Emissions InspectionWhat health problems can pollution cause? - correct answer Respiratory issues What percent of air pollution is caused by vehicles? - correct answer 20% How much less air pollution do we have now than in the 1960s? (%) - correct answer 98% less What is the average thermal efficiency? (%) - correct answer 20% Where does 80% of the rest of the fuel go to? - correct answer Friction, heat, and emissions What are the 5 major pollutants? - correct answer Hydr...

PA Emissions Inspection 130What health problems can pollution cause? - correct answer Respiratory issues What percent of air pollution is caused by vehicles? - correct answer 20% How much less air pollution do we have now than in the 1960s? (%) - correct answer 98% less What is the average thermal efficiency? (%) - correct answer 20% Where does 80% of the rest of the fuel go to? - correct answer Friction, heat, and emissions What are the 5 major pollutants? - correct answer ...

Cornerstone Fundamental Principles correct answers Integrity Objectivity Confidentiality Competence Professionalism When was Phase II established and when did permits begin? correct answers Established in 1999 and permits began in 2003. 6 Minimum control measures and what are they for? correct answers SWMPs (Stormwater management programs) -Public Outreach -Public involvement and participation -Illicit Discharge Detection and elimination -Construction stormwater runoff control -Po...

28 About ____ million tons of synthetic organic chemicals such as benzene, toluene, formaldehyde, vinyl chloride, phenols, chloroform, and trichloroethylene are released each year into the air by human activities. Volatile ____ organic compounds are organic chemicals that evaporate easily or exists as gases in the air. Photochemical Products, such as ozone (O3), formed by reactions driven by sunlight interacting with existing pollutants, such as NOx, are called ___ oxidants. ...

Visioning - Answer process where citizens offer input about how community could be in the future. Early in Comp Plan Process. Develop vision state & break down into themes. April 22, 1970 - Answer First earth day Metropolitan Water District of Southern California - Answer created in 1927 in order to create the Colorado River Aqueduct. It was built between 1933 and 1941 and is owned and operated by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. It ran a water pipeline to Los ...