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1
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What do you call the mixture when a solvent has dissolved as much solute as it can?

a. ) Solution
b. ) Mild solution
c. ) Hydration
d. ) Saturated solution

A

Saturated solution

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Which of the following industries have the highest consumption of water for processing?

a. ) Foundry
b. ) Automobile industry
c. ) Paper mill
d. ) Aluminum industry

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Foundry

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Is a water soluble organic compound prepared from ammonia. It has significant biological and industrial usefulness.

a. ) Urea or carbamide urea
b. ) Nitric
c. ) Chlorinated organics
d. ) Oxidants

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Urea or carbamide urea

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When a solvent has dissolved as much solute as it can, the mixture is called:

a. ) solution
b. ) suspension
c. ) hydration
d. ) saturated solution

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Saturated solution

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Per capita consumption of water is generally taken as:

a. ) 50-100 liters
b. ) 150-300 liters
c. ) 400-500 liters
d. ) 750-1000 liters

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150 - 300 liters

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The ratio of the sum of individual maximum demands of the system to the overall maximum demand of the whole system.

a. ) Demand factor
b. ) Diversity factor
c. ) Power factor
d. ) Utilization factor

A

Diversity factor

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The ratio of the sum of individual maximum demands of the system to the overall maximum demand of the whole system.

a. ) Demand factor
b. ) Diversity factor
c. ) Power factor
d. ) Utilization factor

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Diversity factor

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The burning of low-sulfur fuel is known as:

a. ) fuel switching
b. ) fuel adding
c. ) fuel binding
d. ) fuel swapping

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Fuel switching

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Peak load for a period of time divided by installed capacity is

a. ) Load factor
b. ) Utilization factor
c. ) Maximum load factor
d. ) Capacity factor

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Maximum load factor

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Peak load for a period of time divided by installed capacity is __

a. ) capacity factor
b. ) demand factor
c. ) utilization factor
d. ) load factor

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Load factor

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All of the following occur during oxidation of a substance except:

a. ) oxidation state increases
b. ) loss of electrons
c. ) the substance becomes less negative
d. ) oxidation of the oxidizing agent

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Oxidation of the oxidizing agent

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Mycotoxins are poisonous chemicals produced by:

a. ) bacteria
b. ) molds
c. ) virus
d. ) algae

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Algae

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The area under load curve divided by maximum demand represents:

a. ) load factor
b. ) connected load
c. ) average load
d. ) diversity factor

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Diversity factor

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All of the following pollutants are produced because of decaying organic matter except:

a. ) ammonia
b. ) sulfur dioxide
c. ) methane
d. ) hydrogen sulphide

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Sulfur dioxide

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A swinging support constructed as part of the vessel and that supports the manway cover when it is unbolted and moved aside.

a. ) Davit
b. ) Hnadhole
c. ) Nozzle neck
d. ) Manway arm

A

Davit

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A radioactive gas produced from the decay of radium within the rocks beneath a building.

a. ) Spills
b. ) Radon
c. ) Smoke
d. ) Smog

A

Radon

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Which has an octane rating more than 100?

a. ) Gobar gas
b. ) Methyl alcohol
c. ) Benzol
d. ) Ethyl alcohol

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Benzol

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The operation that produces highest noise level is:

a. ) welding
b. ) riveting
c. ) machining
d. ) pressing

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Riveting

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Are organic compounds manufactured in oily liquid and solid forms through the late 1970s and subsequently prohibited

a. ) Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
b. ) Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
c. ) Trihalomethanes
d. ) Plastic

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Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

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The area under load curve divided by maximum demand represents

a. ) load factor
b. ) connected load
c. ) average load
d. ) diversity factor

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Diversity factor

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21
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The part per million is identical to:

a. ) Grains per gallon
b. ) Pounds per cubic foot
c. ) Milligrams per kg
d. ) Tones per acre foot

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Milligrams per kg

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22
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Consists of ground-level ozone and peroxyacyl nitrates (PAN)

a. ) Smog
b. ) Spills
c. ) Sulfur oxide
d. ) Smoke

A

Smog

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23
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An insulator with superior tensile strength but low heat resistance

a. ) Rubber
b. ) Plastic
c. ) Fiberglass
d. ) Asbestos

A

Fiberglass

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24
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Is a high-temperature process that turns incinerator ash into a safe, glass - like material

a. ) Advance oxidation
b. ) Biofitration
c. ) Vitrification
d. ) Bioventing

A

Vitrification

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25
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Which of the following is not the pollutant from a sulfuric acid plants?

a. ) Sulfur dioxide
b. ) Sulfur trioxide
c. ) Acid moist
d. ) Hydrogen sulfide

A

Hydrogen sulfide

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The ratio of the average load to the peak load over a designated period of time is called

a. ) load factor
b. ) reactive factor
c. ) diversity factor
d. ) plant use factor

A

Load factor

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27
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What is the primary cause of smog formation?

a. ) Toxins
b. ) Dioxins
c. ) Oxidants
d. ) Nitrogen oxides

A

Nitrogen oxides

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28
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Load curve refers to the plot of:

a. ) load versus generating capacity
b. ) load versus current
c. ) load versus time
d. ) load versus cost of power

A

Load versus time

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The effective size of a target atom that interacts with a moving particle is called its __

a. ) length
b. ) width
c. ) cross section
d. ) pseudo-area

A

Cross section

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30
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Are by products of reaction between combustion products

a. ) Photochemicals
b. ) Oxidants
c. ) Organics
d. ) Sediments

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Oxidants

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31
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Yeast as raw material for beer making is added to the equipment called:

a. ) fermenters
b. ) brew kettle
c. ) cooler
d. ) starting tube

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Fermenters

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32
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All of the following statements about conjugate acids and bases are true except:

a. ) a conjugate acids results when a base accept a proton
b. ) a conjugate base results when a base accepts a proton
c. ) strong acids tend to give weak conjugate bases
d. ) the Bronsted-Lowry theory defines bases as proton acceptors

A

a conjugate base results when a base accepts a proton

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33
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The maximum continuous power available from a hydro-electric plant under the most adverse hydraulic conditions is called

a. ) base power
b. ) firm power
c. ) primary power
d. ) secondary power

A

Firm power

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Refers to the high-temperature removal of tarry substances from the interior of the carbon granule, leaving a highly porous structure

a. ) Absorbent
b. ) Activated
c. ) Breakthrough
d. ) Adsorbent

A

Activated

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The drop in a solvent’s vapor pressure and the increase in mole fraction as solute is added is described by:

a. ) Dalton’s law
b. ) Henry’s law
c. ) Raoult’s law
d. ) Boyle’s law

A

Raoult’s law

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36
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What do you call the mixture if the solute particles of a solid suspended in a liquid are larger than molecules?

a. ) Solution
b. ) Suspension
c. ) Hydration
d. ) Saturated solution

A

Suspension

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37
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Most nuclear particles can react with atoms in several different ways including __

a. ) absorption
b. ) scattering
c. ) absorption and scattering
d. ) reflection and absorption

A

Absorption and scattering

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38
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A fibrous silicate material that is inert, strong and incombustible

a. ) Fiberglass
b. ) Plastic
c. ) Rubber
d. ) Asbestos

A

Asbestos

39
Q

What do you call the mixture when a solvent has dissolved as much solute as it can?

a. ) Solution
b. ) Mild solution
c. ) Hydration
d. ) Saturated solution

A

Saturated solution

40
Q

A term used to mean the corrective steps taken to return the environment to its original condition

a. ) Stabilization
b. ) Remediation
c. ) Greenhouse effect
d. ) Opacity

A

Remediation

41
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A rule which states that any solid waste mixed with hazardous waste become hazardous

a. ) the mixture rule
b. ) the derived from rule
c. ) the environmental rule
d. ) the hazard rule

A

The Mixture rule

42
Q

If the solute particles of a solid suspended in a liquid are larger than molecules, the mixture is known as:

a. ) solution
b. ) suspension
c. ) hydration
d. ) saturated solution

A

Suspension

43
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A rule which states that any waste derived from the treatment of a hazardous waste remains a hazardous waste.

a. ) the mixture rule
b. ) the treatment rule
c. ) the derived rule
d. ) the hazard rule

A

The Derived rule

44
Q

Is a soluble compound that reduces a liquid’s surface tension or reduces the interfacial tension between a liquid and a solid.

a. ) Surface-acting agent or surfactant
b. ) Humectant
c. ) Oxygenated fuel
d. ) CFC

A

Surface-acting agent or surfactant

45
Q

Load curve refers to the plot of:

a. ) load versus generating capacity
b. ) load versus current
c. ) load versus time
d. ) load versus cost of power

A

Load versus time

46
Q

A material or substance that is accidentally or intentionally introduced to the environment in a quantity that exceeds what occurs naturally.

a. ) Waste
b. ) Sludge
c. ) Pollutant
d. ) Biosolids

A

Pollutant

47
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The ratio of the sum of individual maximum demands of the system to the maximum demand of the whole system is known as ___

a. ) diversity factor
b. ) utilization factor
c. ) power factor
d. ) demand factor

A

Diversity factor

48
Q

Chemical used for checking the growth of algae in reservoirs is

a. ) copper sulphate
b. ) alum
c. ) bleaching powder
d. ) brine

A

Bleaching powder

49
Q

Turbidity in water is due to:

a. ) algae
b. ) fungi
c. ) organic salts
d. ) finely divided particles of clay, silt and organic matter

A

finely divided particles of clay, silt and organic matter

50
Q

The equilibrium constant for weak solution is known as:

a. ) ionization constant
b. ) Arrhenius exponent
c. ) Solubility product
d. ) La Chatelier’s constant

A

Ionization constant

51
Q

When excess solute in a solution settles to the bottom of the container, the process is called:

a. ) salvation
b. ) deemulsification
c. ) precipitation
d. ) eqaution

A

Precipitation

52
Q

Heavy water is:

a. ) B2O
b. ) H2O
c. ) W2O
d. ) D2O

A

D2O

53
Q

Load curve refers to the plot of :

a load versus generating capacity

b. ) load versus current
c. ) load versus time
d. ) load versus cost of power

A

Load versus time

54
Q

A type of polymer used for labels, bottles and housewares.

a. ) Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
b. ) Polystyrene (PS)
c. ) Low density polyethylene (LDPE)
d. ) Polypropylene (PP)

A

Polypropylene (PP)

55
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The fact that the amount of slightly soluble gas absorbed in a liquid is proportional to the partial pressure of the gas is known as:

a. ) Dalton’s law
b. ) Henry’s law
c. ) Raoult’s law
d. ) Boyle’s law

A

Henry’s law

56
Q

Which of the following area of work requires lowest noise level?

a. ) Gymnasiums
b. ) Library
c. ) Lecture halls
d. ) Kitchens

A

Library

57
Q

The ratio of the sum of individual maximum demands of the system to the maximum demand of the whole system is:

a. ) diversity factor
b. ) utilization factor
c. ) power factor
d. ) demand factor

A

Diversity factor

58
Q

All of the following statements are characteristics of bases except:

a. ) they conduct electricity in aqueous solution
b. ) they turn red litmus paper blue
c. ) they have a pH between 0 and 7
d. ) they neutralize acids forming salts and water

A

they have a pH between 0 and 7

59
Q

A type of polymer used for clear bottles.

a. ) Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
b. ) Polystyrene (PS)
c. ) Low density polyethylene (LDPE)
d. ) Polypropylene (PP)

A

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

60
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The ratio between the actual power and the apparent power in any circuit is known as the ___ of that circuit.

a. ) measure power
b. ) capacity
c. ) power factor
d. ) KVAR

A

Power factor

61
Q

Generally refers to sulfur trioxide SO3 in the flue gas.

a. ) Acid rain
b. ) Acid gas
c. ) Hydrochloric acids
d. ) Stack gas

A

Acid gas

62
Q

All of the following are units of energy except:

a. ) Calories
b. ) Joules
c. ) Pascals
d. ) MeV

A

Pascals

63
Q

The ratio activity of water because of strontium can be removed by:

a. ) aeration
b. ) alum coagulation
c. ) phosphate coagulation
d. ) lime

A

Phosphate coagulation

64
Q

A type of polymer used for detergents, milk bottles, oil containers and toys.

a. ) Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
b. ) Polystyrene (PS)
c. ) High density polyethylene (HDPE)
d. ) Polypropylene (PP)

A

High density polyethylene (HDPE)

65
Q

Redox reactions can be often be type of:

a. ) direct combination
b. ) fission
c. ) decomposition
d. ) double replacement

A

Double replacement

66
Q

The equilibrium constant for weak solution is known as:

a. ) ionization constant
b. ) Arrhenius exponents
c. ) Solubility product
d. ) La Chatelier’s constant

A

Ionization constant

67
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The ratio of the sum of individual maximum demands of the system to the overall maximum demands of the whole system.

a. ) Demand factor
b. ) Diversity factor
c. ) Power factor
d. ) Utilization factor

A

Diversity factor

68
Q

Equipment leaks from plant equipments are known as ___

a. ) fugitive leaks
b. ) fugitive dusts
c. ) fugitive exhausts
d. ) fugitive emissions

A

Fugitive emissions

69
Q

Which of the following is a cold cathode lamp?

a. ) Sodium vapor lamp
b. ) High pressure mercury vapor lamp
c. ) Low pressure mercury vapor lamp
d. ) Neon lamp

A

Neon lamp

70
Q

What is a substance that absorbs or retains moisture?

a. ) Surface acting agent
b. ) Dry ultra-fine coal
c. ) Fossil fuel
d. ) Humectant

A

Humectant

71
Q

Scintillation counter are used to detect:

a. ) Beta rays
b. ) X-ray
c. ) Gamma rays
d. ) All of the above

A

All of the above

72
Q

Refers to the treatment of contaminated soil in a large plastic-covered tank.

a. ) Bioventing
b. ) Biological recycling
c. ) Biocycle
d. ) Bioremediation

A

Bioventing

73
Q

The ratio of maximum load to the rated plant capacity.

a. ) Load factor
b. ) Utilization factor
c. ) Maximum load factor
d. ) Capacity factor

A

Utilization factor

74
Q

The ratio between the actual power and the apparent power in any circuit is known as the __ of that circuit

a. ) measured power
b. ) capacity
c. ) power factor
d. ) KVAR

A

Power factor

75
Q

A type of polymer used for grocery bags and food wraps.

a. ) Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
b. ) Polystyrene (PS)
c. ) Low density polyethylene (LDPE)
d. ) Polypropylene (PP)

A

Low density polyethylene (LDPE)

76
Q

A substance with high surface are per unit weight, and intricate pore structure, and a hydrophobic surface.

a. ) Adsorbent substance
b. ) Absorbent substance
c. ) Homogeneous substance
d. ) Activated substance

A

Absorbent substance

77
Q

The removal of particulate matter from a gas flow by exposing the flow to a liquid or slurry is known as:

a. ) stripping
b. ) spraying
c. ) scrubbing
d. ) absorption

A

Scrubbing

78
Q

What do you call the mixture if the solute particles of solid suspended in a liquid are larger than the molecules?

a. ) Solution
b. ) Suspension
c. ) Hydration
d. ) Saturated solution

A

Suspension

79
Q

The ratio of the average load to the peak load over a designated period of time is called

a. ) load factor
b. ) reactive factor
c. ) diversity factor
d. ) plant use factor

A

Reactive factor

80
Q

The ratio of fugacity at actual conditions to the fugacity at some reference state is known as:

a. ) compressibility
b. ) activity
c. ) gravimetric coefficient
d. ) saturation

A

Activity

81
Q

The ratio absorbed by the transfer fluid to the original incident energy striking the collector.

a. ) Shading factor
b. ) Collector factor
c. ) Bets coefficient
d. ) Transmittance

A

Collector efficiency

82
Q

The velocity of radiations (v) and the frequency of radiations (f) are related to the wavelength of radiations by:

a. ) v/f
b. ) f/v
c. ) vf
d. ) v^2f

A

v/f

83
Q

In power plant, an electrostatic precipitators is installed between:

a. ) forced draft fan and induced draft fan
b. ) furnace and chimney
c. ) primary air and secondary air
d. ) furnace and forced draft fan

A

Furnace and chimney

84
Q

Swimming pool water needs

a. ) pre-chlorination
b. ) super-chlorination
c. ) dual-chlorination
d. ) de-chlorination

A

De-chlorination

85
Q

“Particulate matter” is defined as all particles that are emitted by a combustion source. What is another term for particulate matter?

a. ) Dust
b. ) Aerosol
c. ) Biosolids
d. ) Sediments

A

Aerosol

86
Q

A type of polymer used for Styrofoam cups and “clam shell” food containers.

a. ) Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
b. ) Polystyrene (PS)
c. ) Lowe density polyethylene (LDPE)
d. ) Polypropylene (PP)

A

Polystyrene (PS)

87
Q

What consists of weak solutions of sulfuric, hydrochloric, and to a lesser extent, nitric acids?

a. ) Stack gas
b. ) Acid rain
c. ) Acid compound
d. ) Pollutant

A

Acid rain

88
Q

At present, the number of true elementary particles, which include leptons and quarks, is though to be:

a. ) 4
b. ) 8
c. ) 10
d. ) 12

A

12

89
Q

Are open or closed tanks containing dozens or hundreds of slowly rotating disks covered with a biological film of microorganisms.

a. ) Biofilter
b. ) Bioreactor
c. ) Biomediator
d. ) Bioinventor

A

Bioreactor

90
Q

All of the following occur during reduction of a substance except:

a. ) an increase in negative charge
b. ) loss of electrons
c. ) an oxidation state decrease
d. ) reduction of the oxidizing agent

A

loss of electrons

91
Q

What is the reverse capacity of a plant?

a. ) maximum demand - average demand
b. ) plant capacity - maximum demand
c. ) plant capacity - average demand
d. ) plant capacity x (1 - load factor)

A

Plant capacity - Maximum demand

92
Q

Are any solid particulate matter that becomes airborne, with the exception of particulate matter emitted from the exhaust stack of a combustion process.

a. ) Dusts or fugitive dusts
b. ) Dioxins
c. ) Fugitive emissions
d. ) CFCs

A

Dusts or fugitive dusts

93
Q

A major cause of air pollution resulting from the burning of fuel oil is:

a. ) oxides
b. ) hydrogen
c. ) sulfur dioxide
d. ) silicon

A

Sulfur dioxide

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