APES Unit 8 Quizs (CED Alignment)

Open-loop recycling

• Recycling one product into a different product.

• Recycling the same product into the same product.

• Recycling products without any processing.

• Recycling products only for energy recovery.

Plague

• An infectious disease caused by a bacterium (Yersinia pestis) that is carried by fleas.

• A viral infection that causes severe respiratory illness.

• A fungal infection that affects the skin and nails.

• A bacterial infection transmitted through contaminated water.

Zika virus disease

• A disease caused by a pathogen that causes fetuses to be born with unusually small heads and damaged brains.

• A viral infection that primarily affects the respiratory system.

• A disease transmitted by mosquitoes that causes high fever and rash.

• A bacterial infection that leads to severe gastrointestinal issues.

Tags

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Recycling

• The process of collecting and converting materials into new objects.

• The act of throwing away waste materials.

• The method of composting organic waste.

• The practice of reusing old products without any processing.

Closed-loop recycling

• Recycling a product into the same product.

• Recycling a product into a different product.

• Disposing of a product in a landfill.

• Burning a product for energy recovery.

Acute study

• An experiment that exposes organisms to an environmental hazard for a short duration.

• A long-term observation of organisms in their natural habitat.

• A study that involves multiple generations of organisms.

• An analysis of the genetic makeup of organisms.

Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD)

• The amount of oxygen a quantity of water uses over a period of time at a specific temperature.

• The total amount of dissolved solids in water.

• The measure of the acidity or alkalinity of water.

• The concentration of nutrients in water.

Clean Water Act

• Legislation that aims to improve air quality and reduce pollution in the atmosphere.

• Legislation that supports the “protection and propagation of fish, shellfish, and wildlife and recreation in and on the water” by maintaining and, when necessary, restoring the chemical, physical, and biological properties of surface waters.

• Legislation that regulates the disposal of hazardous waste and ensures safe drinking water.

• Legislation that focuses on the conservation of land and natural resources for future generations.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Dysentery

• An infection of the intestines that causes diarrhea, which results in dehydration and can cause death.

• A viral infection that primarily affects the respiratory system.

• A bacterial infection that leads to skin rashes and fever.

• A chronic condition characterized by abdominal pain and bloating.

Reservoir

• A large underground water source.

• A water body created by damming a river or stream.

• A type of artificial lake used for recreation.

• A natural spring that flows continuously.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1