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MIDTERM ENVI
water pollution pdf
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| • IT IS THE CONTAMINATION OF WATER BODIES (E.G. LAKES, RIVERS, OCEANS, AQUIFERS AND GROUNDWATER). | water pollution |
| this form or environment degradation occurs when ____ are directly or indirectly discharged into ____ bodies w/o adequate treatment to remove harmful compounds | pollutants ; water |
| types of water pollution | surface waters groundwater |
| water that collects on the surface of the ground | surface waters |
| water found underground in the cracks and spaces in soil, sand, and rock. it is stored in and moves slowly through geologic formations of soil, sand and rocks called aquifers | ground water |
| ground water is water found underground in the cracks and spaces in soil, sand, and rock. it is stored in and moves slowly through geologic formations of soil, sand and rocks called ______ | aquifers |
| what are the different ways water pollution can occur | point source pollutioni non-pount source pollution transboundary pollution |
| pollution coming from a single location | point source pollution |
| pollution coming from a different scattered sources | non-point source pollution |
| pollution in one place has an effect hundred or even thousands of miles away | transboundary pollutoin |
| what are some causes of water pollution | sewage waste water chemical waste radioavtive waste oil pollution plastics |
| according to __________, water pollution's effects cost the philippines approximatedly _____ billion annually | WEPA (Water Environment Partnership in Asia) ; 1.3 dolalrs |
| the metal varies according to industry -- lead, mercury, chromium, cadmium, and cyanide | industrial |
| organic -- decayed plants, dead nimals, livestock manure, soil runoff, and non-organic -- pesticides and fertilizers. | agricultural |
| contains pathogens that threaten human health and life | domestic sewage |
| oil, mine, or chemical spills and illegal dumping in or near water | other sources |
| how can we stop water pollution | education laws economics |
| this principle calls for the meeting of basic needs and the promotion of human health and well-being | the principle of equal respect for human dignity |
| meeting the needs and promoting the health of all persons is important but equity and proportionate response are required in the face of limited resources to give priority to the least well off, those most immediately at risk, and those who are made vulne | the principle of equity and proportionality |
| the principle of right relationship addresses the substantive content and effects of such collection action. the responsible course of action is closely ties with the actual properties and circumstances of what is being responded to | the principle of right relationship or responsible stewardship |
| _______ caused by multiple things that can ultimately harm not only humans, animals, plants and the environment but it can also affect the economu | water pollution |
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