HUMAN BIOLOGY (LOOSELEAF)
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ISBN: 9781260482690
Author: Mader
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 25.2, Problem 5CYP
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The way in which the hazardous wastes might obstruct with the natural environmental processes.
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Hazardous waste involves the substances that can damage the environment. These include the reactive substances (chemicals) such as poison gas and other corroding materials. These wastes are produced from industrial, household, and hospital wastes. These items can threaten the natural environment as well as the health of living organism.
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