Hazardous chemicals in the environment Flashcards
1
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sources of hazardous waste
A
industrial, agricultural pesticides and animal waste
2
Q
deep well injection pros
A
inexpensive way to dispose of hazardous waste
3
Q
deep well injection cons
A
could leak into ground water or react; can cause earthquakes
4
Q
surface impoundment pros
A
low cost, can be built quickly and waste can be retrieved
5
Q
surface impoundment cons
A
groundwater contamination, air pollution, flooding/overflow
6
Q
biomagnification
A
The increase in the quantity of toxins and pollutants as you go up the food web (fat soluble)
