Explain the term redox potential and how it influences the flux of elements found in specific habitats

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Q: Change in climatic conditions leads to a change in microbial communities in the environment…

A: Nitrification is the biological process in which ammonia is converted into nitrite followed by…

Q: Distinguish between a transfer and a transformation. Give examples using the hydrological cycle

A: The hydrological cycle or water cycle describes the water’s continuous movement below, above, and on…

Q: Explain in detail how these factors: the size of bioaerosol, inspiratory flow rate, flow pattern,…

A: Introduction: Bioaerosols are particles that are released into the air from marine and terrestrial…

Q: The table below shows the water quality results of palm oil mill effluent (POME) which you have…

A: Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) could be a byproduct produced from the processing of palm oil, which…

Q: Explain the Alkali reserve ?

A: Alkali reserve is represented by Plasma bicarbonate . Bicarbonate concentration is significantly…

Q: Explain the "phosphate trap" in the estuary of Chesapeake Bay. Why was a local ban on phosphorus in…

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Q: Explain how nutrient-rich runoff can cause waters to become hypoxic.

A: Excess flow of water is known as runoff water.  Absence of oxygen in anything makes its hypoxic

Q: Discuss the effect of salt loading on the biobehavioral parameters

A: Salt-loading: It is a test in which the patients are asked to add the level of sodium chloride in…

Q: Design an experiment to solve the following problem:Determine the rate of methanogenesis (CO2 + 4H2…

A: Methanogenesis is process of methane formation by methanogens (microorganisms can produce methane).…

Q: The organophosphate Azinphos-methyl has a 96-hour LC50 value of 3 ppb for rainbow trout. In an…

A: Azinphos methyl is an organophosphate pesticide registered for the control of insects on a variety…

Q: The relative humidity in pore spaces is high in soils in tropical areas but low in desert soils.…

A: The tropics are warm all year, averaging 25 to 28 degrees Celsius. Desert surfaces receive a little…

Q: Distinguish between emissions trading, carbon pricing (aka 'taxation'/'fees'), and regulation as the…

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Q: Heavy Metals were identified as environmental pollutants much earlier than most trace level organic…

A: Yes, heavy metals have been recognized as environmental hazards for a much longer time compared to…

Q: Competitive exclusion is rarely observed in ecosystems. Propose an explanation for this.

A: An ecosystem is a community of different species of living organisms and their physical environment.…

Q: How can you reduce accidents involving people and the environment due to pumped hydroelectric and…

A: In advancements in public health, such as rising healthcare costs and the appearance of new…

Q: 27YAll of the following are examples of damage caused By AJ leaching of aluminum from the soil into…

A: Acid rain, also called acid deposition is used as a broad term to describe any precipitation that…

Q: Define what is meant by the term ‘the Three Rs’ with respect to waste management, giving a brief…

A: Waste management refers to the processes and strategies involved in collecting, transporting,…

Q: Describe the forms of nitrogenous wastes generated by animals

A: Nitrogenous waste is produced from protein metabolism by cells. The amino acid catabolism by the…

Q: The adaptations of desert animals to their environmentinclude water conservation mechanisms. A…

A: Camels do not store water in their humps. Camels have a large deposition of fat. Oxidation of…

Q: Why would increasing energy efficiency in homes and businesses across the united states reduce the…

A: In United States, energy efficiency could be increased by  1. Turning thermostats down in winter and…

Q: Explain how aquatic environments vary in nutrient content.

A: Nutrition is study of nutrients in the food, their process, and relationship of health and disease.…

Q: Assess the temporal and spatial variation of physical, biological, and chemical parameters in a…

A: Wastewater stabilization  Ponds (WSPs) are huge, artificially made water bodies in which organic…

Q: Which of has following group of gases contribute to the 'Green House Effect' ? Carbon tetrafluoride…

A: The greenhouse effect is a natural process that warms the Earth’s surface. When the Sun’s energy…

Q: Explain what would happen if: There is excessive growth of algae in a waterbody.

A: Algae are significant because they are the primary producers of biomass in the aquatic ecosystems.…

Q: Pollution caused by liquid and solid waste in the country would be prevented and reduced.for this…

A: Waste minimisation is a set of processes and practices intended to reduce the amount of waste…

Q: Illustrate and explain the following using a diagram: 1.Three ways in which water vapor enters the…

A: Introduction: water vapors enter the atmosphere in three different ways that are evaporation,…

Q: Write bulleted notes on solutions to the environment

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Q: 24. Discuss the Health and Environmental Impacts of the following Wastes Classification; e.…

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Q: Describe why the use of solar radiation is inefficient

A: Solar radiation is the radiant electromagnetic radiation or energy from the sun. It provides heat…

Q: se that the event is: acid rain. Write a description for each of the 10 arrows in the figure to…

A: Acid rain : It is a  broad term that incudes any form of precipitation with acidic components , such…

Q: Receiving effluents from what the biochemical oxygen demand may not be good index for pollution for…

A: Pollution is making Earth dirty by adding unpleasant or harmful substances. The things which pollute…

Q: Water is at the centre of all biotechnological processes and in most cases will be the dominant…

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Q: Explain the effect of dumping untreated sewage into a pond on the eutrophication of the pond.

A: Water bodies like pond ,Ocean ,seas and rivers is said to be polluted when their quality gets…

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A: Let's delve deeper into the various aspects of ocean acidification's impact on shellfish…

Q: ow would you argue the importance of protecting the BDFFP against ecologically destructive…

A: The main important criteria to encourage the studies of BDFFP are to preserve larger areas of land…

Q: Temperature (°C) 1 10 15 20 25 30 Concentration of Oxygen in Water Oxygen Concentration in…

A: The warmer water contains low amount of dissolved oxygen than the cold water. This is because the…

Q: Complete the chart below looking at levels of nitrogenous bases in different species.

A: Deoxyribonucleic acid is a molecule made out of two polynucleotide chains that curl around one…

Q: explain in your own words why thermophile organism gorws well at 55 Celsius

A: Microorganisms and their activities play a critical role in practically all of the processes that…

Environmental Microbiology

Environmental biology deals with the study of microorganisms and their interaction with their surroundings. This term itself covers the microbial interactions with water, soil, air, and microbial too.