ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE FULL SOLUTION

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE FULL
SOLUTION

●● Nitrogen Cycle
Answer: The transfer of nitrogen from the atmosphere to the soil, to
living organisms, and back to the atmosphere


●● Water Cycle
Answer: The continuous process by which water moves from Earth's
surface to the atmosphere and back


●● Pollution
Answer: Release of harmful materials into the environment


●● Fertilizer
Answer: A substance that promotes plant growth by supplying essential
nutrients such as nitrogen or phosphorus.


●● What is the composition of 15-30-15 fertilizer?
Answer: 15% Nitrogen, 30% Phosphorus, and 15% Potassium

, ●● What is the compositions of 0-30-30?
Answer: 0% Nitrogen, 30% Phosphorus, and 30% Potassium


●● Pesticides
Answer: A substance that is either natural or synthetic, that will kill or
control organisms that people consider pests


●● Septic Tank
Answer: An underground tank in which sewage from the house is
reduced to liquid by bacterial action and drained off.


●● Sewage
Answer: The water and human wastes that are washed down sinks,
toilets, and showers.


●● Sewage Treatment Plant
Answer: A facility that cleans the waste materials found in water that
comes from sewers or drains.


●● Effluent
Answer: A treated or untreated wastewater discharge from an industrial
facility.