Practice Challenging Environmental Issues (15.4.8.2)

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Question 1.
What are legacy pollutants?
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Think about pollutants that are no longer accepted.
Question 2.
Give one example of an emerging contaminant.
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Consider new chemicals affecting our environment.
3Question 3.
What is a legacy pollutant?
- A recent chemical compound
- An outdated mixture that is still harmful
- A biodegradable agent
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Think about what pollutants impact our environment historically.
4Question 4.
Are engineered nanoparticles considered emerging contaminants?
- True
- False
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Consider recent environmental science developments.
Question 5.
Analyze how legacy pollutants can affect biodiversity in a specific ecosystem.
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Focus on specific case studies where these pollutants have been documented.
Question 6.
Propose a strategy to address the monitoring of emerging contaminants in municipal water systems.
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Think about how you would create a comprehensive water quality assessment plan.

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