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What pollutant is a harmful material that cannot be broken down by natural processes?
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Is linen natural or synthetic?
Linen is a Natural material made from the fiber of flax.
What is the difference between natural and chemical fertilizers?
Natural fertilizer (e.g., composted material) has no inorganic material in it.
What is the commercial value of mendelevium?
Mendelevium has a half life of 51 days and is not a natural element but is in fact made as well as the fact that Mendelevium in large masses can be harmful to humans because it is a radioactive metal.
Is water vapor an air pollutant?
No. Water vapor occurs naturally and is harmless, and is needed for precipitation. ********************* It could be argued both ways. Water vapour is considered a pollutant by people because of its apparent 90% contribution to the natural greenhouse effect. Though this may be the case, water vapour is, well, simply that: water vapour. It is what turns into rain, and rain is good. So both ways, rain could be considered a pollutant or not.
Is PMMA natural or synthetic?
PMMA is a synthetic material.
Define biodegradable pollutant and non-biodegradable pollutant and give examples of each?
Biodegradable pollutant specifically refer to pollutants that are not harmful and are able to compose naturally. e.g. sewage Non biodegradable pollutant refer to organic compound such as metal which have a high toxic content and have a very harmful effect upon environment. This organic compound cannot decompose by microorganism
What the harmful effect of micro organisms?
Although bacteria and other microorganisms are essential to many of the processes of life on Earth, they have adverse effects in some regards. Some create disease among plants and animals, and others generate methane gas (classified as a natural pollutant) in their decomposing reactions.
Is pollen a natural air pollutant?
Yes.
What are the harmful effects of micro-organisms?
Although bacteria and other microorganisms are essential to many of the processes of life on Earth, they have adverse effects in some regards. Some create disease among plants and animals, and others generate methane gas (classified as a natural pollutant) in their decomposing reactions.
How does pollutant harm living things?
it harms living things by make there natural habitat dirty and in some cases they die because if they live in the water many harmful stuff can be poured inside .
Is acid rain a natural pollutant?
no, not really. acid rain has pollutants in it, but acid rain itself is not a pollutant
What is a natural pollutant that is safer than an unwanted pollutant?
some one needs to do this cause i asked the question and no one answered feel me?
How long does it take for air pollution to go away?
it never goes away.Answer:Every pollutant has a half life in the atmosphere. This is the time that it requires natural processes such as oxidation, ultraviolet (photoreactive) degradation, adsorption by water, chemical reaction to form salts and similar to occur. Beyond this pollutants can be diluted in the air to no effect levels. These factors are dependent on the material and the initial dilution in the air.
What of the following is an example of a natural pollutant?
apples, leather, paper, corrugated cardboard
Are natural disasters natural processes?
Yes
What are four ways in which natural processes add harmful particles to the air?
1. pollution 2. dust storms 3. cars/ automobiles 4. forest fires Save
What is the natural occurring gas in the stratosphere that is considered a pollutant in the lower atmosphere?
Ozone (O3) is formed in the stratosphere, where it protects us from ultraviolet radiation. In the lower atmosphere ozone is considered a pollutant.
