Practice Environmental Applications (4.4.4) - Chapter 4: Biotechnology and Its Applications

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Question 1.
What is bioremediation?
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Think about using tiny helpers in nature.
Question 2.
Name one benefit of biofuels.
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Consider their source of energy.
3Question 3.
What is bioremediation?
- Using only chemical methods to clean pollutants
- Using microorganisms to clean pollutants
- Using mechanical methods to clean pollutants
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Think about tiny organisms that can help clean up.
4Question 4.
True or False: Biofuels are derived from fossil fuels.
- True
- False
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Consider the source of the energy.
Question 5.
Consider a scenario where a local river has been polluted by industrial waste. How could bioremediation be effectively applied to restore the river?
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Think about how characteristics of pollutants can dictate which microbes to use.
Question 6.
Evaluate the trade-offs between using biofuels and fossil fuels in terms of environmental impact and energy efficiency.
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Consider the lifecycle of both types of fuels.

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