Pollution Flashcards
1
Q
What is Eutrophication
A
When nutrients are dumped into a river, algae an dbqacteria numbers rise whereas oxygen level falls
2
Q
What are electrostatic precipitators?
A
Machines to purify water
3
Q
What is DDT?
A
DDT is a non-biodegradable organic compound which accumulates in the tissues of organisms in increasing concentration along the food chain (Biomagnification)
4
Q
What is BHC?
A
non-biodegradable Non-Recycable Insecticide
5
Q
What is BOD?
A
The Amount of Oxygen required to decompose.
6
Q
What is SPM?
A
Suspended Particles in Air
7
Q
Water Treatment Process
A
Collection of Water, Flocculation Tank, Stand in Large Tanks, Filter Beds, Chlorination, Storage
