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Non-living things
Abiotic
How do we use microbiological indicators to determine if water is safe or dangerous to drink?
Chemical A has a LD50 of 56 mg/kg, while chemical B has LD50 if 84 mg/kg. Which has a higher toxicity?
Chemical A
List 2 heavy metals.
mercury, lead, copper, zinc, cadmium, nickel
How does acid shock occur?
How does acid rain form?
Does the greenhouse effect occur naturally?
Yes
What are two major air pollutants?
sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
How do CFC's damage the ozone layer?
CFC break down, Cl reacts with O3 to form 02 and ClO
Explain the Enhanced greenhouse effect.
List 3 effects of climate change on the planet.
What is air made of? (chemical composition)
N-78%, O - 21%, 1% other(CO2, hydrogen, neon, argon)
