What will happen to BOD, when huge amount of sewage is dumped into river?

Q: a salad recipe calls for gelatin to be mixed with hot water and then canned pineapple. victoria…

A: This is due to an enzyme present in the pineapple. The enzyme name is bromelain and the details are…

Q: What will be the outcome if a farmer floods his field everyday?

A: Agriculture, also called farming or husbandry, is the cultivation of plants, fungi, and other life…

Q: Why would soil and water be added to a compost pile?

A: Compost refers to the organic material which is produced by the process of composting. Composting…

Q: Distinguish between Litter and detritus.

A: Soil is a complex ecosystem that supports interaction between various geologic, chemical, and…

Q: Why is it important that the compost heap be turned frequently?

A: Introduction Soil ecosystem is an example of complex ecosystem as it contains a lot of living,…

Q: What is the purpose of grinding yard waste before putting it in piles?

A: The study of interrelationship between the living organisms and its environment is known as ecology.…

Q: What surves as a long-term storage area for water or nutrients

A: Introduction: Water storage is a broad term that encompasses both potable water for human use and…

Q: (ii) Which one of the following is non- biodegradable?

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Q: The United States has banned the use of the pesticide DDT. Does this mean that DDT can no longer…

A: The first of the current synthetic insecticides, DDT (dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane), was…

Q: Which step of wastewater treatment removes most of the BOD?

A: Wastewater (sewage) is polluted water which includes all harmful liquid, solid or gaseous substances…

Q: Why does creek has a smelly odor?

A: Smell in the river or ponds especially when water is not moving is might be because of…

Q: Why is the pH of the rain so low?

A: Liquids with pH below 7 are acidic, and those with pH above 7 are alkaline (or basic).

Q: Which of the following substances is NOT classified as “detritus”? A. Dead leaves B. Fecal wastes C.…

A: Detritus generally refers to dead organic matter that is present in the soil or water. These dead…

Q: What result can a river with an inflow of domestic sewage rich in organic waste can give?

A: The phenomenon of ageing of water bodies naturally due to increase in its nutrient concentration is…

Q: Explain the phosphorus cycle in 7 sentences.

A: Phosphorus cycle, flow of phosphorus in different structures through nature. Of the multitude of…

Q: Where the surangams water harvesting method is used?

A: In general, water harvesting refers to the direct collection of rainwater. The water, which is…

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…

Q: in some areas floride is added to during the municipal water process in order to help

A: Water fluoridation is the process of controlled adjustment to a public water supply.

Q: Explain the role of sewage treatment in hospitals

A: two ways for wastewater treatment 1.septic tank disposal systems  2. wastewater treatment plants  1.…

Q: What happens when domestic sewage mixes with river water?

A: Pollution is the degradation of any natural resource mainly due to human activities or other rare…

Q: By which gases acid rains are produced?

A: Water is a transparent, inorganic, odorless, tasteless, and nearly colorless chemical substance. It…

Q: What measure would you take to prevent water-borne diseases?

A: A pathogen is defined as a microorganism that causes disease. A disease is a particular abnormal…

Q: List four human diseases that may be transmitted by water

A: Waterborne diseases refer to infections and illnesses that are caused by microorganisms or pathogens…

Q: What is the role of BOD in a river water?

A: BOD is Biological Oxygen Demand. It is defined as the amount of dissolved oxygen which is required…

Q: Which spice company of USA cause foodborne illness in 2007

A: Foodborn illness occurs mainly due to the bacterial infection of Salmonella. There occur high…

Q: Which is nota Source of thesh water for drinking? A. aquifer 0. reservoi Dwe

A: Fresh water is a naturally occurring water, which has low salt concentration. Water like seawater…

Q: Why the river fish will die if we leave it in the sea?

A: difference between the river water and the seawater is salinity sea fish is adapted to the high…

Q: 22.10 What causes acid rain? 22.11 How does acid rain damage trees? 22.12 How does acid rain damage…

A: Disclaimer: “Since you have posted a question with multiple sub-parts, we will solve the first three…

Q: What serves as a long-term Storage area for water or nutrients

A: The areas of Earth where life is present are referred to as the biosphere. The biosphere encompasses…

Q: What happen after the kulhs were taken over by the irrigation department?

A: Kulhs is a traditional irrigation system practiced in the hilly areas of Himachal Pradesh. Under…

Q: If garbage is left on the street , flies and microbes can arise from nothing to feed on it

A: In the early days of microbiology, the genesis of microscopic life was a hot topic of discussion.…

Q: Describe how drinking water is treated. How does a septic system work?

A: Drinking water treatment is done to keep its quality. A septic tank system is a small-scale,…

Q: Why is it good to divert yard waste and organic material from the general waste stream?

A: Composting is an aerobic method of decomposing organic solid wastes. Thus it can be used to recycle…

Environmental effects

Environmental effect is the beneficial or adverse impact of human products, services, or activities on the environment. For example, the release of volatile organic compounds negatively affects the environment and causes smog formation. On the other hand, collecting litter and putting it in bins positively affects the environment.