Indicators Of Air, Water, And Soil Quality

Question 1

The state of the natural environment

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Environmental Quality

Question 2

Tracks changes over time

Answer 2

Monitoring

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Determines the level of pollution and its impact

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Assessment

Question 4

Guides policies and interventions

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Decision-Making

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A measure used to assess the levels of exposure to contaminants in the environment

Answer 5

Pollution Indicator

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A mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air

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Particulate Matter

Question 7

The most common indicators

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PM2.5 & PM10

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An important indicator of photochemical smog and air quality

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Ozone (O3)

Question 9

The two faces of Ozone and their purpose

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Stratospheric ozone: protects the Earth from solar radiaton

Tropospheric ozone: damages human health and ecosystems

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A gas produced by burning fossil fuels

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NO2 (Nitrogen Dioxide)

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Emitted from industrial processes and burning fossil fuels

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Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)

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A product of incomplete combustion

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Carbon Monoxide (CO)

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Oxygen available for aquatic life: lower levels indicate POLLUTION

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Dissolved Oxygen

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Measures the amount of oxygen needed for chemical oxidation of pollutants in water

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Chemical Oxygen Demand

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Cam come from things like sewage, industrial waste, and leaves / grass

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Organic matter

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Means theres a lot of organic matter in the water

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High COD

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The amount of oxygen required for microbial breakdown of organic matter in water

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Biochemical Oxygen Demand

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Indicated acidity or alkalinity

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PH

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Things like lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic

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Heavy Metals

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Determines soil health and contamination levels

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Soil Organic Carbon

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Detecting the presence and levels of harmful agricultural chemicals

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Pesticides and Herbicides

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Range of methods and approaches aimed at limiting or preventing the release of harmful substances into the environment

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Pollution Control Strategies

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Enforces limits on emissions from industries and vehicles

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Emission Standards

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Ensures vehicles meet emission standards

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Vehicle and Maintenance Programs

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Removes pollutants from industrial exhaust

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Air Scrubbers

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Reduces harmful emissions from vehicles

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Catalytic Converters

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Emitted directly into the atmosphere from identifiable sources

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Primary Pollutants

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Primary Pollutants

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Carbon Monoxide Sulfur Dioxide Nitrogen Oxides Particulate Matter Lead Volatile Organic Compounds

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Released from industrial processes and the burning of leaded gasoline

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Lead

Question 30

Released from various sources like paints, solvents, and certain industrial processes

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VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)

Question 31

These are formed in the atmosphere when primary pollutants react with each other or with other atmospheric components

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Secondary Pollutants

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Formed by the reaction of nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds in the presence of sunlight

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Ground-level Ozone

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Formed when SULFUR DIOXIDE and NITROGEN OXIDES react with water vapor in the atmosphere to form SULFURIC ACID and NITRIC ACID

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Acid Rain

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Encourages adoption of solar wind, and hydroelectric power

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Renewable Energy

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Incentivizes energy-efficient practices and appliances

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Energy Efficiency

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Purifying water before we discharge

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Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Treatment

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Natural systems to treat waste water

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Constructed Wetlands

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Encourages the responsible use of fertilizers and pesticides

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Reduced Chemical Use

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Prevent soil erosion and pollution

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Crop Rotation and Soil Conservation

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Prevents runoff pollutants into water bodies

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Stormwater management

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Uses microorganisms to breakdown pollutants

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Bioremediation

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Uses plants to absorb and accumulate pollutants from the soil

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Phytoremediation

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Ensures safe disposal of hazardous waste to prevent soil contamination

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Proper Disposal

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Reduces the production of waste and minimizes pollution

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Recycling and Reusing