Which of the following substances is NOT classified as “detritus”? A. Dead leaves B. Fecal wastes C. A sheep eating grasses D. Dead body of an earthworm E. Animals’ excretion wastes

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A: Pollutants are considered as undesirable changes in physical, chemical or biological characteristics…

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A: Water mineralization takes place when water filters through different rock layers from the origin to…

Q: The conversion of liquid water into gaseous water is called runoff percolation infiltration…

A: The matter is any substance that occupies space.

Q: Which of the following is not a stage in purifi cation of drinking water: a. fi ltration c.…

A: Step 1 Water is the only naturally occurring inorganic liquid found on earth. Water is the most…

Q: What will be the outcome if a farmer floods his field everyday?

A: Agriculture, also called farming or husbandry, is the cultivation of plants, fungi, and other life…

Q: Describe five ways in which our water becomes polluted on a daily basis

A: Pollution is the presentation of unsafe materials into the climate. These materials are mainly known…

Q: Distinguish between Litter and detritus.

A: Soil is a complex ecosystem that supports interaction between various geologic, chemical, and…

Q: Which process explains why the water lovels in the rain gauge decreased from Thursday to Saturday?…

A: Rain gauge is a process of collection of rain water which can be used for any purposes whenever…

Q: The required volume of distribution reservoirs is usually: a. equal to the total daily water…

A: Ecology is the study of interaction of organisms with one another and with the environment. Ecology…

Q: Write note on Groundwater depletion and ways for its replenishment.

A: Groundwater is the water that is present below the surface of the land i.e. in the saturated zones…

Q: On a hot summer day, you decide to dive into a swimming pool.Before you begin your dive, you notice…

A: Biochemistry is a branch of science that deals with the study of chemical processes related to the…

Q: Contrast the ways fish, mammals, and birds eliminate nitrogenous wastes from their bodies.

A: The elimination of the nitrogenous waste from the body is called excretion.

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A: Sewage treatment is done in order to obtain water for future usage. Clean water is a basic…

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A: Plant and microbial interactions are present right from the establishment of land plants. The plants…

Q: Warm water ______________________________. a. expands b. shrinks c. is more acidic d. two of the…

A: Warm water can be referred to as the process of temperature increase with reference to normal water…

Q: What surves as a long-term storage area for water or nutrients

A: Introduction: Water storage is a broad term that encompasses both potable water for human use and…

Q: The world's largest garbage dump is the size of_________________

A: Garbage dump  A place where human throw his waste materials is known as garbage dump.

Q: of water scarcity in t

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Q: Increase in concentration of the toxicant at successive trophic levels is known as what?

A: The trophic level is nothing but a position acquired via an organism in the food web.  The food…

Q: Which form of precipitation is most likely hitting the ground? A. rain O B. hail C. snow O D. sleet

A: The falling of water from the sky occurs in different forms, this is known as Precipitation. These…

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A: 1 In the above figure answer is A for herbivores . 2 Two reasons : a) They have broad , flat molar…

Q: Define three types of wastewater collection systems (Sewer Systems)? Describe any three sewer…

A: Step 1 Sewer system or sewerage system comprises a network of pipelines and technical installations…

Q: Aquatic organisms that are hypoosmotic relative to the surrounding water tend to A. Gain water from…

A: Aquatic organisms that are hyposmotic relative to the surrounding water tend to gain salts from the…

Q: Explain the effect of dumping untreated sewage into a pond on the eutrophication of the pond. The…

A: A process wherein a water body become mineral and nutrient rich progressively is termed…

Q: Pollution caused by liquid and solid waste in the country would be prevented and reduced.for this…

A: Waste minimisation is a set of processes and practices intended to reduce the amount of waste…

Q: Discuss briefly the following: (a) Radioactive wastes (b) Defunct ships and e-wastes (c) Municipal…

A: (1) Radioactive wastes: Radioactive wastes are created as a result of the nuclear energy production…

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A: Freshwater tends to be an issue, even for the fishes which live in it. Water has a habit to travel…

Q: Which of the following is not an example of adhesio O a Water dripping down a window O b Water on a…

A: Water is attracted to water is cohesion.Water is attracted to other substances by adhesion. Adhesion…

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A: Waste water is any water that has been polluted by human use. Waste water is used water from any…

Q: Explain the effect of dumping untreated sewage into a pond on the eutrophication of the pond.

A: Water bodies like pond ,Ocean ,seas and rivers is said to be polluted when their quality gets…

Q: Discuss briefly the following:(a) Radioactive wastes(b) Defunct ships and e-wastes(c) Municipal…

A: Radioactive waste Radioactive waste is a type of waste that is very hazardous due to the presence…

Q: By non availability of which thing the eutrophication of water bodies lead to kill fishes?

A: Introduction: Eutrophication is a process of nutrient enrichment of the environment due to the…

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A: * Pollution is the introducing  harmful gases or material into the environment. called as…

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A: Nitrogen cycle  It is a biogeochemical where nitrogen is converted into many forms and circulate in…

Q: a) State three (3) advantages and three (3) disadvantages of withdrawing groundwater.

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Q: Research indicates that acid precipitation can damage marine corals by

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Q: A large body of fresh gound water free from impurities is called:

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A: In this question, we have to explain type of nitrogen wastes. Nitrogen content,

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Q: In your environmental science lab, you test water samples from local bodies of water and find high…

A: There are various organisms found in the water bodies The various strains and microbes like…

Q: Describe how drinking water is treated. How does a septic system work?

A: Drinking water treatment is done to keep its quality. A septic tank system is a small-scale,…

Q: Choose the correct answer. Encircle the letter of the correct answer. 1.) These processes involve a…

A: Encircle the letter of the correct answer. 1.) These processes involve a change in the physical…

Q: If the cilia of choanocytes are arrested, what would occur: A. Cessation of water flow through the…

A: Introduction :-  The gastral layer of sponge contains a special type of cells called as choanocyte…

Q: State four reasons why even degradable contaminants ten to persist in groundwater

A: Degradable wastes or pollutant such as discarded vegetables or domestic sewage do not need any…

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.