Pollution Flashcard Review

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What does AQI stand for?

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Air Quality Index, which is used to report daily air quality conditions.

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What are excess nutrients in water typically caused by?

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Overuse of fertilizers.

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How can we reduce air pollution?

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By carpooling, walking, biking more, limiting factories burning fossil fuels, and using more renewable energy sources.

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What type of pollution causes cloudy, muddy water, often seen at construction sites?

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Sediment pollution.

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What is Point Source Pollution?

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Pollution that comes from a single, identifiable source, such as municipal wastewater discharges.

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What is Non-Point Source Pollution?

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Pollution that comes from multiple sources and is not easily traced to a single point.

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What are some effects of air pollution on health?

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Respiratory issues, cardiovascular diseases, and aggravated asthma.

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What is the main source of nitrogen and phosphorus in water bodies?

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Fertilizers used in agriculture.

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What is the role of renewable energy in reducing pollution?

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Renewable energy sources, like solar and wind, produce little to no pollution compared to fossil fuels.

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What is sediment pollution?

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Pollution caused by soil erosion, which leads to cloudy water and can harm aquatic life.