8.10ABC & 8.11C

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What is the result of overflow during a heavy rainstorm from a wastewater treatment plant?

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Polluted runoff into nearby ponds.

Front

What symbol represents a cold front in weather systems?

Back

Cold front.

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Which weather system is associated with drier, fairer weather?

Back

High pressure.

Front

What is a potential solution to lessen the negative effects of large nets in commercial fishing?

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Designing nets that release unwanted species without harming them.

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What is the primary cause of most water pollution?

Back

Human activities.

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Define 'high pressure' in meteorology.

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A weather system that typically brings clear skies and fair weather.

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What is a 'cold front'?

Back

A boundary between a cold air mass and a warm air mass, often leading to precipitation.

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Explain the term 'polluted runoff'.

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Water that carries pollutants from land into bodies of water, often after rain.

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What is the impact of human activities on water quality?

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Human activities often lead to increased pollution and degradation of water quality.

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What is the role of nets in commercial fishing?

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Nets are used to capture fish, but can also unintentionally catch non-target species.