What are the consequences of using water from ponds and rivers to cool industrial processes? What are the consequences of stopping the thermal pollution (forcing an industry to stop releasing the heated water)?

Q: Why the human body is a heat engine which is more more or less 20%efficient?

A: The human body is made of different types of cells. Cells are important to perform any function.…

Q: Using your knowledge about specific heat capacity and water's structure, briefly explain why LA(near…

A: specific heat is the amount of heat required to raise the temp of body by 1°C.Water has a higher…

Q: What is Water Pollution and what are the causes and effects of Water Pollution?

A: Pollution can be defined as the contamination. It could be air pollution, water pollution, noise…

Q: What is the appropriate dose (chlorine, ozone, ultraviolet rays) to sterilize water per 100 cubic…

A: Hi! Thank you for the question! Since the appropriate dosage of ultraviolet rays is not known, the…

Q: What causes pollution?

A: Pollution is introduction of any substance which causes undesirable disturbances in the environment/…

Q: What are the mainchemical compounds thatdestroy the ozone layer?

A: Ozone layer is defined as the cloud of ozone compounds around the stratosphere of the earth's…

Q: For how many years coal will last?

A: Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock with a high amount of carbon and…

Q: What are three to four uses for water?

A: Water has some unique properties which enables it to be used for various purposes. Some important…

Q: How to reduce/control the tin pollution??

A: Tin is a metal that is soft and pliable. It cannot be oxidized easily since it is covered by an…

Q: Why heat is not an effective means of driving unfavorable processes in biological systems?

A: Heat is not an effective means of driving unfavorable processes in biological systems. Heating up a…

Q: How can a life cycle of microorganism and heat resistance graph be used to determine the boiling…

A: Heat is one of the effective as well oldest physical methods that have been employed for microbial…

Q: water can absorbe or release large amount of heat energy with little changes in actual temperature…

A: water is an important molecule for life and organic process . water have some special qualities…

Q: Why would increasing energy efficiency in homes and businesses across the united states reduce the…

A: In United States, energy efficiency could be increased by  1. Turning thermostats down in winter and…

Q: What percentage of electricity in Texas is generated by nuclear power?

A: Electricity is a form of electrical energy which is now a very necessary elements of our society. In…

Q: What is pollution?

A: A pollutant may interfere directly or indirectly with an organism’s mechanical or biochemical…

Q: What is the epa clean water act?

A: Clean water act also known as CWA accepted in United States it states fundamental structure for…

Q: Describe why the use of solar radiation is inefficient

A: Solar radiation is the radiant electromagnetic radiation or energy from the sun. It provides heat…

Q: Describe the following renewable energy alternatives: Solar energy Wind power Geothermal energy…

A: Energy is the capacity of performing work.It can be present in various forms such as potential,…

Q: Which is the most hazardous metal pollutant of automobile exhaust?

A: Pollutants are the substances or energy introduced in the atmosphere that put undesired effects on…

Q: What is the water cycle?

A: Introduction The water cycle is a natural cycle that represents the circulation and recycling of…

Q: Which of the following is/are primary pollutants that eventually result in acid deposition?   a.…

A: A primary pollutant is an air pollutant emitted directly from a source like NO2, SO2, CO, VOCs etc.

Q: What are the effects of air pollution on climate? Explain.

A: Solid and liquid particles, as well as some gases floating in the air, contribute to "Air…

Q: Which is the most accurate statement about an ice cube in a glass of warm water? * O The ice cube…

A: To find Which the most accurate statement about an ice cube in a glass of warm water

Q: Which of the following is NOT one of the six "criteria pollutants" found in air pollution?

A: EXPLANATION   six of the most common air pollutants— carbon monoxide, lead, nitrogen oxides,…

Q: Below what water activity do microorganisms cease to grow?

A: Introduction Water Activity (aW) Is A Measurement Of How Much Water Is Unbound And So Available For…

Q: Question 8: What measures, as an individual, you would take to reduce environmental pollution?

A: The following actions can be taken to help prevent environmental pollution from occurring:

Q: For how many years petroleum resources will last?

A: Petroleum resources refers to the estimated quantities of hydrocarbons that are naturally occurring…

Q: What are the effects of water pollution on the human body? On the environment?

A:

Q: How is methane produced?

A: Methane can be defined as a hydrocarbon that is found in large quantities in natural gas. Because…

Q: Large-scale industrial fermenters generally require constant, vigorous cooling. Why?

A: Fermentation involves the release of energy.

Q: possible solutions to fracking?

A: Hydraulic fracturing or fracking describes the recovery of natural gases from a deep layer inside…

Q: Why is scale formation typically only a problem in hot water pipes?

A: Scaling is a deposition process of calcium and magnesium salts.

Q: Why carbon monoxide is a pollutant?

A: The atmosphere is composed of 77% nitrogen 21% oxygen 0.04 % CO2 and remaining are the other gases.…

Q: Which gas is not a pollutant?

A: A pollutant is a substance in the environment that possesses undesirable effects on the usefulness…

Q: n which of the following processes is the amount of heat involved the highest? A. completely…

A: Endothermic reactions are the reactions that take up energy or heat in the form of energy to carry…

Q: What does the fluoride pollution mainly affects?

A: Pollution is the accumulation of harmful substances in the environment that causes contamination and…

Q: What is the availability of hydropower and geothermal in Oregon?

A: Hydroelectricity is a source of energy that uses the movement of water to generate electricity.…

Q: Drinking water is essential to having your daily meals, but have you ever wondered what are the…

A: Water is very essential element to survive.  Around 60-70 % of our body weight is made of water.  In…

Q: Why is the sun the "motor" of the water cycle?

A: Water cycle refers to the continuous movement of water within the atmosphere and Earth through…

Q: How is brick energy efficient?

A: Bricks are used as building materials that possess unique  "thermal mass " characteristics. Thermal…

Q: The Atmosphere, air quality, and pollution control  Describe the atmosphere

A: The surface of earth usually consist of three elements that is land, sea and air. On the basis of…

Q: Why can’t seawater be used to water plants?

A: Plants are multicellular, photosynthetic eukaryotes belonging to Kingdom Plantae. Plants are termed…

Q: Why mining causes the pollution?

A: Pollution is introduction of any substance which causes undesirable disturbances in the environment/…

Q: Why does dry heat require more time and higher temperatures than moist heat?

A: The reason is given below.

Q: How to reduce/control copper pollution?

A: Pollution is the contamination of soil, air, and water by harmful substances. This results in…

Q: Which of the following has been shown to cause corrosion in iron pipes? O A. extreme ferrophiles O…

A: Corrosion: Corrosion is the natural transformation of a refined metal into a more chemically stable…

Q: What is water activity and what role does it play in the growth of microorganisms and yeasts and…

A: Water activity is the partial vapor pressure of water in a solution divided by the standard state…

Air Pollution

The excess accumulation of pollutants or undesirable alterations in the environment and its resources such as air, water, and land can be referred to as pollution. Pollution affects the components of the environment. Pollution is considered a global issue as it is showing harmful effects worldwide. Metropolitan cities are more impacted by pollution than countryside or villages.