This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Why is pollution of groundwater a greater environmental hazard than pollution of surface water? ... (Read 144 times)

kaid0807

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 515
on: Aug 27, 2018
Why is pollution of groundwater a greater environmental hazard than pollution of surface water?
 
  A) The opposite is true. Surface water is a greater hazard because it is more integrated into our environment.
  B) The opposite is true. Surface water moves more rapidly and, hence, is more difficult to treat.
  C) Groundwater is much more vast, moves slowly, and is not as accessible.
  D) Photosynthetic organisms in groundwater can die off no longer producing the oxygen we need.

Question 2

Which of the following is the most detrimental?
 
  A) bacterial sewage flowing through sand
  B) bacterial sewage flowing through loose sediments
  C) bacterial sewage flowing through unsaturated soil
  D) all of the above
  E) only A and B


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

JaynaD87

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 368
Reply #1 on: Aug 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A


kaid0807

  • Member
  • Posts: 515
Reply 2 on: Aug 27, 2018
:D TYSM

cassie_ragen

  • Member
  • Posts: 347
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Fatal fungal infections may be able to resist newer antifungal drugs. Globally, fungal infections are often fatal due to the lack of access to multiple antifungals, which may be required to be utilized in combination. Single antifungals may not be enough to stop a fungal infection from causing the death of a patient.

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released reports detailing the deaths of infants (younger than 1 year of age) who died after being given cold and cough medications. This underscores the importance of educating parents that children younger than 2 years of age should never be given over-the-counter cold and cough medications without consulting their physicians.

Did you know?

As many as 20% of Americans have been infected by the fungus known as Histoplasmosis. While most people are asymptomatic or only have slight symptoms, infection can progress to a rapid and potentially fatal superinfection.

Did you know?

More than 20 million Americans cite use of marijuana within the past 30 days, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). More than 8 million admit to using it almost every day.

Did you know?

Historic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis have included gold salts, acupuncture, a diet consisting of apples or rhubarb, nutmeg, nettles, bee venom, bracelets made of copper, prayer, rest, tooth extractions, fasting, honey, vitamins, insulin, snow collected on Christmas, magnets, and electric convulsion therapy.

Effect of extracellular osmolarity on water movement across a plasma membrane Effect of extracellular osmolarity on water movement across a plasma membrane
Wind and Water Erosion of Cropland Soils Wind and Water Erosion of Cropland Soils
Surface Dyslexia Surface Dyslexia
Zhang Huan, To Raise the Water Level in a Fishpond. Zhang Huan, To Raise the Water Level in a Fishpond.
Sustainability and the Development within Environmental Constrains Sustainability and the Development within Environmental Constrains
Surface impoundments Surface impoundments
Video: Embryonic development - Weeks 5 to 8

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library