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BMS Ecology
vocab for Fruitvale unit-Ecology & environment
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |