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What are the major benefits of bioremediation?
What are the major benefits of bioremediation?
- Completely natural process with almost no harmful side effects (correct)
- Can be carried out in situ with no dangerous transport
- Requires high energy consumption compared to other methods
- Requires minimal equipment and energy
What factors are essential for effective microbial bioremediation?
What factors are essential for effective microbial bioremediation?
- Low soil moisture to prevent waterlogging
- A wide pH range to accommodate different microbial growth
- High oxygen levels to support anaerobic biodegradation
- Appropriate temperatures for microbial growth and good microbial growth support (correct)
What is the best range of pH to ensure good microbial growth for bioremediation?
What is the best range of pH to ensure good microbial growth for bioremediation?
- pH around 4 to 5
- pH around 6.5 to 7.5 (correct)
- pH around 8 to 9
- pH around 2 to 3
What is the suitable soil moisture level for microbial bioremediation?
What is the suitable soil moisture level for microbial bioremediation?
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What should be enough to support aerobic biodegradation in soil or water for microbial bioremediation?
What should be enough to support aerobic biodegradation in soil or water for microbial bioremediation?
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Which of the following is a benefit of in situ bioremediation?
Which of the following is a benefit of in situ bioremediation?
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What is a common example of in situ bioremediation?
What is a common example of in situ bioremediation?
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Under what conditions may ex-situ bioremediation be necessary?
Under what conditions may ex-situ bioremediation be necessary?
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What is a key advantage of in situ bioremediation over ex-situ bioremediation?
What is a key advantage of in situ bioremediation over ex-situ bioremediation?
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What is the main mechanism of microbial degradation of petroleum pollutants?
What is the main mechanism of microbial degradation of petroleum pollutants?
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