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Which of the following organisms are present in wastes and water?
What methods are used to measure total dissolved solids in water?
What measures the amount of oxygen consumed by microorganisms in water?
What can minimize the negative effects of manure on air and water?
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What is the process of converting waste into inorganic forms called?
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Study Notes
- Bacteria, fungi, yeast, branching filaments, algae, protozoa, and viruses are present in wastes and water.
- Gravimetric method and electrical conductivity are used to measure total dissolved solids in water.
- BOD5 and COD are used to measure the amount of oxygen consumed by microorganisms in water.
- Soil can minimize the negative effects of manure on air and water.
- Filtration and biological degradation can capture and degrade manure solids in soil.
- Chemical reactions like ion exchange, adsorption, precipitation, and complexation occur in soil.
- Mineralization is the process of converting waste into inorganic forms.
- Macronutrients and micronutrients are essential for plant growth.
- Vegetative cover stabilizes plant roots and prevents soil erosion and drought.
- 50% of the global population drinks water and 43% of all water is used for irrigation.
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Get ready to test your knowledge about waste, water, soil, and nutrients with our environmental science quiz! From microorganisms to chemical reactions, this quiz covers a range of topics related to the environment. Discover the ways in which soil can minimize the negative effects of manure on air and water, and learn about the different methods used to measure total dissolved solids in water. Explore the crucial role that macronutrients and micronutrients play in plant growth, and find out how vegetative cover can
