Water And Soil

25 July 2022
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1. the decay of organic matter caused by microorganisms 2. susceptible to decomposition by living organisms. 3. waste
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1. putrefaction 2. biodegradable 3. refus
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Water is supplied to us in ____forms.
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three
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1. the continuous movement of water between the Earth's surface and the atmosphere 2. pollutes water sources by dumping wastes in rivers, streams, and oceans 3. the leading cause of water contamination in countries without water treatment plants 4. a source of water pollution caused by the overuse of pesticides and fertilizers 5. caused by an overabundance of organic matter in water supplies 6. the decomposition of organic matter by microorganisms 7. a chemical pollutant that can enter the water cycle through agricultural or domestic use 8. can cause the contamination of underground water supplies if poured on the ground 9. a metal that leaks into water supplies via the soil or aging water systems
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1. hydrological cycle 2. industry 3. sewage 4. agriculture 5. eutrophication 6. putrefaction 7. pesticides 8. petroleum 9. lead
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Soil is the ______ layer of the earth's crust.
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Soil pollution is caused by the buildup of ___________ wastes that can adversely affect human, animal, and plant life.
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organic and inorganic
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__________ wastes can be broken down by other organisms into a reusable form.
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biodegratable
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Discarded plastic, rubber, glass, and styrofoam are examples of _________ wastes.
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nondegrable
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________ wastes are solid, liquid, or gas wastes that are toxic, flammable, corrosive, reactive, or radioactive.
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Hazardous
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Improperly disposed of solid or hazardous wastes can affect the ________ of water, soil, and air.
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quality
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Waste is deposited into ___________ in thin layers which are then compacted and covered with soil.
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landfills
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__________ reduce the need for landfills by burning solid wastes.
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incinerators
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____________ dispose of solid biodegradable wastes through the implementation of the process of decomposition.
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Compost piles
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_____________ is the process by which certain waste materials, such as plastic, glass, aluminum, and paper, are prepared for reuse.
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recycling
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__________ wastes are managed with treatment plants, storage sites, and recycling.
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Hazardous
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putrefaction
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The decay of organic matter caused by microorganisms.
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biodegradable
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Susceptible to decomposition by living organisms.
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refuse
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Waste