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Environmental Engineering Fundamentals

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What is the primary focus of environmental engineering?

Studying the effects of pollution on the ecosystem

Developing new technologies for renewable energy

Designing and implementing systems to improve the environment (correct)

Analyzing the chemical composition of air and water

Which type of pollution involves the contamination of water by chemical, particulate, or bacterial matter?

Soil pollution

Air pollution

Noise pollution

Water pollution (correct)

Which type of pollution can be extremely detrimental and even deadly, but is also relatively rare?

Air pollution

Noise pollution

Radioactive pollution (correct)

Soil pollution

What is the definition of air pollution?

Any contamination of the atmosphere that disturbs the natural composition and chemistry of the air Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of environmental engineers?

To design, plan, and implement systems to prevent, control, or remediate environmental hazards Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pollution refers to the contamination of the soil that prevents natural growth and balance in the land?

Soil pollution Signup and view all the answers

What is visual pollution?

Eyesores or undesirable, unattractive views Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of municipal waste?

Industrial wastes Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic that distinguishes hazardous wastes from other types of waste?

They exhibit ignitability, reactivity, corrosivity, or toxicity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a category of hazardous wastes?

Municipal solid wastes Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process of collecting, treating, and disposing of solid material that is no longer useful?

Solid waste management Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a component of municipal solid waste?

Rubbish Signup and view all the answers