Environmental Engineering

Question 1

Application of science and engineering knowledge to care for and/or restore our natural environment and/or solve environmental problems.

Answer 1

Environmental Engineering

Question 2

Environmental issues?

Answer 2

Air, land, and water quality

Question 3

Why is air quality such a problem?

Answer 3

poor air quality can lead to: smog, respiratory & other illnesses, acid rain, global warming

Question 4

A known substance in the air that can cause harm to humans and the environment.

Answer 4

nitrogen oxides (vehicle exhaust)
sulfur oxides (volcanoes & industrial processes)
carbon monoxide (poisonous gas– incomplete combustion)
carbon dioxide (greenhouse gas)

Question 5

An increase in the average air temperature of the Earth

Answer 5

Global Warming

Question 6

Heat from the sun gets trapped inside the glass of a greenhouse and heats up its air.

Answer 6

Greenhouse effect

Question 7

Destruction of the Earth’s surface caused by human activities and the misuse of natural resources.

Answer 7

Land Pollution

Question 8

Land and raw materials that exists naturally in the environment undisturbed by humans.

Answer 8

Natural Resources

Question 9

Problems that arise from land pollution…

Answer 9

acid mine drainage
pesticides and herbicides
landfills

Question 10

How to reduce land pollution?

Answer 10

Biodegradable items,
Organic foods,
Recycle