IE -Environmental Engineering Flashcard

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Why is it important for environmental engineers to know the labels for each type of waste?

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To properly dispose of waste

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What should environmental engineers avoid doing when disposing of waste?

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Throwing waste in the trash or pouring it down the drain

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What additional measure should be taken when disposing of waste if necessary?

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Disposing of waste with secondary containment

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What is one of the requirements for labeling waste containers?

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Labeling with contents and date

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How should waste be kept to ensure proper disposal?

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Segregated by type

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What should Environmental Engineers do to determine the best method for oil recovery?

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Collect oil removal data and analyze results

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When evaluating clean-up methods for oil spills, what are Environmental Engineers expected to explain?

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Benefits and drawbacks for each particular method

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What is the primary focus of Environmental Engineering?

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Designing systems that sustain and control the quality of life for humans, other species, and ecosystems

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What does environmental remediation deal with?

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The removal of pollution or contaminants from environmental media such as soil, groundwater, sediment, or surface water.

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What is effluent in the context of environmental engineering?

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An outflowing of water or gas from a natural body of water, or from a man-made structure