Enviro Chapter 6 Study Cards Flashcards
1
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Leachate
A
liquid that dissolves and carries substances as it passes through soil.
2
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Biodegration
A
breakdown of materials by organsisms
3
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Dilution
A
mixing of a substance with air or water which reduces its concentration
4
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Dispersion
A
scattering of a substance away from its source.
5
Q
aerobic
A
with O2
6
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anaerobic
A
without 02
7
Q
Phytoremediation
A
technique used to reduce the concentration of harmful chemicals in the soil
8
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Photolysis
A
breakdown of compounds by sunlight
9
Q
biomagnififctaion
A
the increase in concentration of a chemical as it moves up the food chain. x10
