Environmental Pollution and Toxicology

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Which method is used to evaluate the presence of pathogens in water and soil pollutants?

  • Biological determination (correct)
  • Chemical analysis
  • Spectroscopic techniques
  • Physical determination

What is a common source of community noise pollution?

  • Airplane traffic
  • Construction sites
  • Public transportation systems (correct)
  • Industrial machinery

Which of the following pollutants is primarily measured using chemical analysis methods?

  • Air pollutants (correct)
  • Noise pollution
  • Solid wastes
  • Pathogens

What type of pollution does industrial noise primarily represent?

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Which determination method assesses the physical properties of soil pollutants?

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Flashcards

Air Pollutants

Substances in the air that can harm humans, animals, or the environment. These can include gases, particles, and other chemicals.

Water Pollutants

Substances that contaminate water sources, making them unsafe for drinking, agriculture, or aquatic life. Examples include chemicals, sewage, and agricultural runoff.

Soil Pollutants

Substances that contaminate soil, impacting plant growth and potentially leaching into water sources. Examples include pesticides, heavy metals, and industrial waste.

Environmental Toxicology

The study of the harmful effects of pollutants on living organisms and ecosystems.

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Noise Pollution

Unwanted or excessive sound that can cause stress, hearing loss, and other health problems.

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Study Notes

Air Pollutants

  • Air pollutants are measured to assess air quality.

Water and Soil Pollutants

  • Water and soil pollutants include pathogens, solid wastes, and other harmful substances.

Environmental Toxicology

  • Environmental toxicology studies the harmful effects on living things from environmental pollutants.

Noise Pollution

  • Noise pollution is measured to determine its effects on communities and industries.
  • Noise pollution originates from community and industrial sources.
  • Noise pollution measurement is used to understand and manage noise levels.

Measurement of Water/Soil Pollutants

  • Water and soil pollutants are measured using physical, chemical, and biological methods.

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