FINAL EXAM ENV. SYS. 2024 lv

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What is a noticeable effect of global warming?

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Rise in sea levels.

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What biological treatment method is used in wastewater treatment?

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Microorganisms break down organic matter in the water.

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What pH measurement of rainwater indicates acid precipitation?

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pH 4.1.

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What type of solar radiation does the ozone layer absorb?

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Ultra-violet.

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What device is used on factory stacks to remove gases and particulates?

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Scrubbers.

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Define global warming.

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The long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily fossil fuel burning, which increases heat-trapping greenhouse gas levels in Earth's atmosphere.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, including carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).

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What is acid rain?

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Precipitation that has a lower pH than normal rainwater, typically caused by sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions.

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What is the role of scrubbers in air pollution control?

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Scrubbers remove harmful substances from industrial exhaust gases before they are released into the atmosphere.

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What is the significance of the ozone layer?

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It protects living organisms by absorbing the majority of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.