unit C - vocabulary Flashcards
1
Q
pollution
A
anything in the environment that harms living things
2
Q
fertilizer
A
enriches soil so that plants can grow better and healthier
3
Q
pesticides
A
chemicals used and designed to kill unwanted pests
4
Q
acids
A
dissolved in water to form a solution
PH - lower than 7
5
Q
bases
A
dissolves in water to make a solution
PH - higher than 7
6
Q
dispersion
A
scattering substances so it’s away from it’s source
7
Q
dilution
A
mixing substances with water to reduce the concentration
8
Q
degradation
A
breaks down materials by organisms
9
Q
groundwater
A
water that fills the spaces in the soil
10
Q
monitoring
A
keeping track of something for a specific purpose
11
Q
phytoremediation
A
cleaning of the environment using plants
