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What happens to hazardous materials when poured on the ground?
A hazardous material poured on the ground could soak into the ground, evaporate into the air, run off into ground water, or catch fire.
What happens to hazardous materials that are poured down the drain?
Hazardous materials that are poured down the drain can:damage the sewersdamage the waste water treatment facilitiescontaminate drinking water suppliesimpair the health and safety of sewer workers
Is it safe to pour diesel fuel on the ground?
No, it is not safe to pour diesel fuel on the ground. Diesel is a hazardous substance that can contaminate soil and water, posing risks to the environment and human health. Additionally, it can create fire hazards and violate environmental regulations. Proper disposal methods should always be followed for hazardous materials.
Sensory clues to the possible presence of hazardous materials in water include what?
Sensory clues to the presence of a hazardous material in water could be the water looking dirty. Also it could have a funky smell to it.
What happens when ground water is withdrawn?
As ground water is withdrawn, the net effect is to lower the water table for the affected area.
How does water from the ground get all the way to the leaf?
Xylem moves the water and other materials up.
How is water under the ground affected by rainfall and irrigation?
it is made by the salt reducing from the atmosphere
Is preventing contamination the only way to protect ground water?
No, preventing contamination is one way to protect groundwater, but other methods include managing land use to prevent pollution from entering groundwater, properly storing and disposing of hazardous materials, regular monitoring and testing of water sources, and investing in water treatment technologies.
Are hazardous materials hazardous substances and hazardous wastes all the same thing?
A Hazardous Waste is any material that is subject to the EPA's Hazardous Waste Manifest specified in 40CFR262. A Hazardous Substance - is any material listed as having Reportable Quantities Pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act (40CFR117.3) A Hazardous Material is any material or object that meets the any of the definitions of Hazard Classes in 49 CFR or that is listed in the Hazardous Materials Table at 49CFR172.101
What are the main areas affected by pollution other than freash water and seas?
Ground and air
What is the introduction of any hazardous material into bodies of water?
which hazardous material can enter the body
Why is it wrong to dump garbage and other waste materials into rivers and other bodies of water?
because whenever you dump hazardous materials into rivers or lake or oceans, you contaminate the water, and all the marine life dies or gets extremely sick.
