Topic 6: Managing Resources

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emissions

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Pollutants released into the air

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smog

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Mixture of smoke and fog

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point source

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Single source of air pollution

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nonpoint source

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Widespread sources of air pollution

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ozone

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A poisonous gas made of three oxygen atoms

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acid rain

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Chemical pollution in the air mixed with falling water.

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conservation

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The careful use of a resource to prevent it from being wasted and make it last longer.

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technology

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The way we apply science to daily life to meet our needs or solve problems.

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efficiency

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A way to make technology work better, with less waste of materials and time.

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sewage

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Water and human waste washed down sinks, showers, and toilets.