What is biomagnification? Why is it so important to toxicology? Explain, giving an example.
Learning Objectives
1. Summarize how the terms toxin, pollution, contamination, carcinogen, synergism, and biomagnification are defined in environmental health
2. Compare and contrast characteristics of the major groups of pollutants in environmental toxicology
3. Summarize the controversy and concern about the use of synthetic organic compounds
Point and nonpoint sources
Compare and contrast point and nonpoint sources of water pollution. Which is easier to treat? Why?
Learning Objectives
1. Summarize what constitutes water pollution and list the major categories of water pollutants
2. State why the lack of disease-free drinking water is the primary water pollution problem in many locations around the world
Feedback loops
Identify a negative or positive feedback loop from section 20.10 and explain how it might increase or decrease climate change.
Learning Objectives
1. Summarize the basic composition and structure of the atmosphere
2. Describe how the processes of atmospheric circulation and climate work
Air pollution and you
Identify indoor and outdoor air pollution where you live, work, or attend school. How does this affect you personally?
Learning Objectives
1. Synthesize the two major ways that pollution affects living things: by direct contact near the surface of Earth and by alteration of the atmosphere far above us
2. Compare the major categories and sources of air pollutants in terms of human processes that emit them and their consequences