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Which of the following is considered an essential resource for life?
Which of the following is considered an essential resource for life?
- Fossil fuels
- Air (correct)
- Biomass
- Minerals
What type of pollution can be traced to a specific location like a drain pipe or a smoke stack?
What type of pollution can be traced to a specific location like a drain pipe or a smoke stack?
- Point source pollution (correct)
- Sediment pollution
- Non-point source pollution
- Acid rain pollution
Which of the following pollutants can contaminate air and water?
Which of the following pollutants can contaminate air and water?
- Fertilizers
- Metals (correct)
- Biomass
- Sediment
What is formed by the reaction of sunlight and pollutants, causing air pollution?
What is formed by the reaction of sunlight and pollutants, causing air pollution?
Which organization monitors pollutants in the US and works to reduce pollution?
Which organization monitors pollutants in the US and works to reduce pollution?
How can conserving water help reduce pollution?
How can conserving water help reduce pollution?
What is the primary difference between point source pollution and non-point source pollution?
What is the primary difference between point source pollution and non-point source pollution?
Which of the following is a non-point source water pollutant that leads to harmful algae blooms?
Which of the following is a non-point source water pollutant that leads to harmful algae blooms?
What is the primary cause of photochemical smog in the atmosphere?
What is the primary cause of photochemical smog in the atmosphere?
Which of the following pollutants can contaminate both air and water?
Which of the following pollutants can contaminate both air and water?
How does the burning of fossil fuels contribute to air pollution?
How does the burning of fossil fuels contribute to air pollution?
Which organization is responsible for monitoring pollutants in the US and working to reduce pollution?
Which organization is responsible for monitoring pollutants in the US and working to reduce pollution?
What action can help in reducing pollution by conserving water?
What action can help in reducing pollution by conserving water?
Flashcards
What is air?
What is air?
A primary substance essential for life, necessary for breathing and respiration.
What is point source pollution?
What is point source pollution?
Pollution originating from a specific identifiable source, such as a factory smokestack.
What are some pollutants that can contaminate both air and water?
What are some pollutants that can contaminate both air and water?
Substances like lead, mercury, or arsenic that can contaminate both air and water.
What is photochemical smog?
What is photochemical smog?
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What organization monitors pollution in the US?
What organization monitors pollution in the US?
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How does conserving water help reduce pollution?
How does conserving water help reduce pollution?
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What's the difference between point source and non-point source pollution?
What's the difference between point source and non-point source pollution?
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What is a non-point source pollutant that can cause algae blooms?
What is a non-point source pollutant that can cause algae blooms?
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What causes photochemical smog?
What causes photochemical smog?
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How can metals contaminate both air and water?
How can metals contaminate both air and water?
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How does burning fossil fuels cause air pollution?
How does burning fossil fuels cause air pollution?
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Which organization is responsible for monitoring and reducing pollution?
Which organization is responsible for monitoring and reducing pollution?
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What action can help reduce pollution by conserving water?
What action can help reduce pollution by conserving water?
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Study Notes
- Air and water are essential resources for life, while fossil fuels, biomass, and minerals make living easier but are not essential
- Humans cannot survive without air and water for long, as they are required for cells to function
- Pollutants, such as microorganisms, toxic chemicals, metals, and radioactive substances, can contaminate air and water
- Point source pollution can be traced to a specific location, such as a drain pipe or a smoke stack, while non-point source pollution can't
- Examples of water pollution include sediment from runoff, pesticides that harm other organisms, fertilizers that cause algae blooms, heated water, oil and sewage leaks, and acid rain
- Air pollution can be natural or human-induced, with the burning of fossil fuels causing smog and acid rain, and photochemical smog formed by the reaction of sunlight and pollutants
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) monitors pollutants in the US and federal and state governments have passed laws and regulations to reduce pollution
- Conserving water by using less, recycling, and reusing can help reduce pollution and make a difference.
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Test your knowledge on air and water pollution, pollutants, sources of pollution, examples of pollution, and measures to reduce pollution. Learn about essential resources for life and the impact of human activities on the environment.
