12 Questions
What is the primary focus of environmental engineering?
Designing and implementing systems to improve the environment
Which type of pollution involves the contamination of water by chemical, particulate, or bacterial matter?
Water pollution
Which type of pollution can be extremely detrimental and even deadly, but is also relatively rare?
Radioactive pollution
What is the definition of air pollution?
Any contamination of the atmosphere that disturbs the natural composition and chemistry of the air
What is the primary goal of environmental engineers?
To design, plan, and implement systems to prevent, control, or remediate environmental hazards
Which type of pollution refers to the contamination of the soil that prevents natural growth and balance in the land?
Soil pollution
What is visual pollution?
Eyesores or undesirable, unattractive views
Which of the following is NOT a type of municipal waste?
Industrial wastes
What is the characteristic that distinguishes hazardous wastes from other types of waste?
They exhibit ignitability, reactivity, corrosivity, or toxicity
Which of the following is NOT a category of hazardous wastes?
Municipal solid wastes
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
Which of the following is a component of municipal solid waste?
Rubbish
Learn about the basics of environmental engineering, including reducing pollution and mitigating its impact. Explore how environmental engineers design systems to prevent, control, or remediate environmental hazards like air and water pollution.
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