Sr. Final exam ES

A relatively small and simple sewage treatment system, made up of a septic tank and leach field, often used for homes in rural areas.

• septic system

• Manure lagoon

• Dead zone

• Thermal pollution

Human-made pond lined with rubber built to handle large quantities of manure produced by livestock.

• septic system

• Manure lagoon

• Dead zone

• Thermal pollution

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

In a body of water, an area with extremely low oxygen concentration and very little life.

• septic system

• Manure lagoon

• Dead zone

• Thermal pollution

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Nonchemical water pollution that occurs when human activities cause a substantial change in the temperature of water.

• septic system

• Manure lagoon

• Dead zone

• Thermal pollution

Legislation that supports the “protection and propagation of fish, shellfish, and wildlife and recreation in and on the water”

• Clean water act

• Air pollution

• Particulate matter

• haze

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

The introduction of chemicals, particulate matter, or microorganisms into the atmosphere at concentrations high enough to harm plants, animals, and materials such as buildings, or to alter ecosystems.

• Clean water act

• Air pollution

• Particulate matter

• haze

Solid or liquid particles suspended in air. (also known as Particulates; Particles)

• Clean water act

• Air pollution

• Particulate matter

• haze

Reduced visibility.

• Clean water act

• Air pollution

• Particulate matter

• haze

Volatile organic compounds

• VOCs

• Asbestos

• pH

• Climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Long, thin fibers made of minerals that are valued for strength and heat resistance

• VOCs

• Asbestos

• pH

• Climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1