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BMS Ecology
vocab for Fruitvale unit-Ecology & environment
Question | Answer |
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Permeable | having pores or openings that permit liquids or gases to pass through. Ex: sponge |
Aquifer | a water-bearing layer of permeable rock, sand, or gravel. Ex: Edwards Aquifer |
Aquitard | an impermeable layer (usually rock) along an aquifer. |
dilute | to make thinner or weaker by adding more water Ex: coffee is too strong, so add some water to weaken the taste. |
pollution | to contaminate an environment especially with man-made waste. Ex: trash |
contaminate | to make impure or unclean. Ex: pouring toxic waste into the ocean |
toxic | poisonous material capable of causing death. Ex: nuclear waste |
pesticide | an agent used to destroy pests. Ex: Raid, DDT |