Toxicity & Waste Flashcards
(14 cards)
1
Q
LD50
A
Dosage of toxin it takes to kill 50% of the population
2
Q
Carcinogens
A
Chemicals that can cause cancer
3
Q
Mutagens
A
Chemicals that lead to mutations
4
Q
Teratogens
A
Chemicals that cause birth defects
5
Q
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
A
Toxins that bioaccumulate
6
Q
Nitrates & Phosphates
A
Fertilizers
7
Q
Mercury
A
Coal
8
Q
DDT
A
Pesticides
9
Q
BPA
A
Endocrine disruptor
10
Q
Crude Oil
A
Oil spills
11
Q
Most waste comes from
A
Mining and oil
12
Q
Toxic Substances Control Act (1976)
A
EPA banning chemicals
13
Q
Stockholm Convention (2001)
A
Countries agreeing to reduce POPs
14
Q
Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (1975)
A
Secretary of Transportation deciding what chemicals are “hazardous materials”
