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17 Cards in this Set
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Clean Air Act
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Passed in 1990, addresses some air pollution problems by regulating emissions from cars. energy production, and other industries
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Safe Drinking Water Act
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Passed in 1996, strengthens health standards for drinking water
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Clean Water Act
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Passed in 1987, nade additional money available for sewage treatment and set goals for reducing pint source and nonprofit source pollution
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Water Quality Agreement
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Passed in the 1970's between the united State and Canada, made two water quality agreements, These agreements set goals for reducing pollution in the Great Lakes
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Acid
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Substance with a pH lower than 7
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Acid Rain
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Acidic moisture, with a pH below 5.6, that falls to Earth as rain or snow and can damage forests. harm organisms, and corrode structures
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Base
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Substance with a pH above 7
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Carbon Monoxide
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Colorless, odorless gas that reduces the oxygen content in the blood, is found in car exhaust, and contributes to air pollution
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Fertilizer
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Chemical that helps plants, and other organisms grow
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Nonpoint source pollution
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Pollution that enters water from a large area and cannot be traced to a single location.
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Particulate matter
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Fine solids such as pollen, dust, mold, ash, and soot as well as liquid droplets in the air that can irritate and damage lungs when breathed in
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Pesticide
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Subtance used to keep insects and weeds from destroying crops and lawns
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pH Scale
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Scale used to measure how acidic or basic something is
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Photochemical Smog
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Hazy,yellow-brown blanket of smog found over cities that is formed with the help of sunlight, contains ozone near Earth's surface, and can damage lungs and plants
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Point Source Pollution
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Pollution that enters water from a specific location and can be controlled or treated before it enters a body of water
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Scrubber
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Device that lowers sulfur emissions from coal-burning power plants
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Sewage
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Water that goes into drains and contains human waste, household detergents and soaps
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