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What is the primary component of wastewater?
What is the primary component of wastewater?
- Soluble proteins
- Water (correct)
- Organic wastes
- Drugs
Which of the following is NOT a type of organic waste found in wastewater?
Which of the following is NOT a type of organic waste found in wastewater?
- Paper
- Metals (correct)
- Feces
- Plant material
What is an example of a soluble protein that might be found in wastewater?
What is an example of a soluble protein that might be found in wastewater?
- Cholesterol
- Cellulose
- Hemoglobin (correct)
- Starch
What percentage of wastewater is made up of water?
What percentage of wastewater is made up of water?
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Which of the following is a type of organic waste that is commonly found in wastewater?
Which of the following is a type of organic waste that is commonly found in wastewater?
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Study Notes
Human Contributions to Water Pollution
- Composite wood, synthetic carpets, polymeric flooring, foam cushioning, plastic items, and scented cleaning agents contribute to water pollution.
Natural Phenomena Affecting Water Quality
- Volcanoes, storms, and earthquakes cause major changes in water quality.
Biomagnification
- Biomagnification is the process by which substances become more concentrated in the bodies of consumers as one moves up the food chain (trophic levels).
Oil Pollution
- Normal shipping activities release more oil over a period of years than is released by the occasional spill.
Composition of Wastewater
- Wastewater consists of:
- >95% water
- Organic wastes (including feces, hairs, food, paper, plant material, sugars, soluble proteins, and drugs)
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