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Science 9 Study
Definitions
Term | Definition |
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Dilution | Decreasing concentration of a pollutant by adding something else |
Biodegeneration | Living things breaking down pollutants |
Aerobic | Environment with oxygen |
Anaerobic | Environment without oxygen |
Phytoremediation | Plants getting rid of pollutants. Some absorb and build up unusually large amounts |
Dispersion | Spearding out of pollutants |
Biomagnification | The concentration of a pollutant getting bigger as it goes up the food chain |