Pollution Flashcards
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Point source and non-point source water pollution
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Point source- we know where it’s entering the body of water.
Non-point source- enters from many different sources
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Describe acid rain problems
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Damages wax coating on leaves, affects plants abilities to absorb nutrients,destroys shells of shellfish.
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What is bioremediation?
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When introduced or naturally occurring microorganisms break down pollutants in order to clean a polluted environment
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What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?
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It’s a gyre of plastic and chemical sludge the size of Texas in the Pacific.
