4.4.4 - Environmental Applications
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What is bioremediation?
💡 Hint: Think about using tiny helpers in nature.
Name one benefit of biofuels.
💡 Hint: Consider their source of energy.
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What is bioremediation?
💡 Hint: Think about tiny organisms that can help clean up.
True or False: Biofuels are derived from fossil fuels.
💡 Hint: Consider the source of the energy.
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Consider a scenario where a local river has been polluted by industrial waste. How could bioremediation be effectively applied to restore the river?
💡 Hint: Think about how characteristics of pollutants can dictate which microbes to use.
Evaluate the trade-offs between using biofuels and fossil fuels in terms of environmental impact and energy efficiency.
💡 Hint: Consider the lifecycle of both types of fuels.
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