environmental pollution Flashcards
1
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chlorine
A
toxic agent used as a disinfectant and bleaching agent
2
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dioxin
A
carcinogenic contaminant in pesticides
3
Q
environment
A
all the external conditions affecting the life of an organism
4
Q
environmental
A
pertaining to the environment
5
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particle
A
a small piece of matter
6
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particulate
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relating to a fine particle
7
Q
pesticide
A
agent for destroying flies, mosquitoes, and other pests
8
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pollution
A
condition that is unclean, impure, and a danger to health
9
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radon
A
colorless, tasteless, and odorless gas that can cause lung cancer
10
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uranium
A
radioactive metallic elements
