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10 Cards in this Set
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Pathogens
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biological agent that causes disease or illness to it's host
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Organic Matter
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matter composed of organic compounds that has come from the remains of organisms
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Organic Chemicals
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broad class of substances containing carbon and it's derivatives.
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Inorganic Chemicals
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complete opposite of organic, contains no carbon
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Heavy Metals
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any metal of environmental concern
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Point source pollution
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water pollution that comes from a single, discrete place
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Non point source
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Both water and air pollution from diffuse sources.
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Thermal Pollution
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degradation of water quality by any process that changes ambient water temperature
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Algal Bloom
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rapid increase of algae in a water system
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Artificial Eutrophication
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water receive nutrients that stimulate excessive plant growth
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