8.2 - The Chemical Fingerprint of Human Impact on the Environment
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What is air pollution?
💡 Hint: Think about what we breathe in and its sources.
Name one effect of acid rain.
💡 Hint: Consider how acidic substances affect structures.
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Which of the following is a primary contributor to acid rain?
💡 Hint: Remember the main gases involved in acid rain formation.
True or False: Eutrophication can lead to harmful algal blooms.
💡 Hint: Think about the effects of too many nutrients in water.
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Analyze the impact of acid rain on freshwater ecosystems and suggest potential solutions to mitigate its effects.
💡 Hint: Consider not just the environmental but also social solutions.
Compare and contrast traditional chemical practices with principles of green chemistry. Present arguments for why the latter is necessary.
💡 Hint: Reflect on environmental, economic, and health effects in your arguments.
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