Environ Q3

an underground pipe earth used to drain garbage and drainage water.

When there is heavy rainfall or flooding, these types of sewerage systems can back up and overflow, allowing untreated wastewater to flow directly into the environment.

Because of its negative effects on both people and the environment, _____ is a dangerous major air pollutant at ground level and the primary component of "smog."

With enough of oxygen present, ______ composting occurs. In this process, aerobic bacteria decompose organic material to produce humus, a relatively stable organic byproduct, as well as CO₂, ammonia, water, heat, and other gases.

The rise in tropospheric temperature is referred to as __________.

The sunscreen of Earth (upper atmosphere), also known as the ________ ozone layer, shields living organisms from excessive UV radiation from the sun.

The second country that emit greenhouse gas next to China is __________, that has annual greenhouse gas emissions in CO2 equivalent of 5,925,714,400.00 t (Our World in Data based on Climate Analysis Indicators Tool (CAIT), 2021).

This is the main cause of environmental degradation, its rapid increase coupled with more rapidly economic development and innovation deteriorates natural resources such as quality of air, water and soil. And the natural balance of the ecosystem is being disturbed by humanity's endless desire for resources.

Ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, and toxicity are the four characteristics of hazardous waste that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines. If a solid waste exhibits the characteristic of _______, if the waste: explodes or reacts violently when exposed to water or under typical handling circumstances; or releases poisonous fumes or gases when exposed to water or under typical handling circumstances.

Four techniques/ processes, including chemical, physical, _______, and biological process, can be used to handle chemical waste and hazardous waste.