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3, Chemicals in the environemnt Flashcards

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Stages of pollution transport

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Release, Dispersion and Deposition

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Biodegredation is…

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when living things actively breakdown organic substances including many pollutants

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Aerobic means…

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Bacteria uses oxygen

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Anaerobic means…

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Bacteria that doesnt use oxygen

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Factors that affect biodegredation

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Temperature, moisture and PH

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Photolysis

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Breakdown of compunds by the sun

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