blue
The disinfected water from a treatment plant which is discharged into rivers, lakes, and oceans.
effluent
The wastewater going into a residual water treatment plant.
INFLUENT
PROCESS-Bacteria called activated sludge decompose the organic matter.
the aeration tanks
PROCESS- heavy particles and sand have settled are removed.
grit tanks
A type of agriculture that avoids depleting the Earth´s resources or polluting the environment.
sustainable agriculture
The state of water in which suspended solids prevent the passage of light.
turbidity
The type of products that are produced from crude oil, some of which are heavy pollutants.
petroleum distillates
The inorganic substances in many products that are associated with pollution.
phosphates
Where can we find most of Earth´s water?
oceans
The animals raised on a farm.
livestock
The average person needs about _________of water just to survive.
3 L/DAY
We can lose water by _____________
perspiration
1-vapor
2.- breath
Diarrhea and vomiting can lead to __________
dehydration
The plants, vegetables, fruits, or grains cultivated, in agriculture.
crops
What can happen to fish habitats if suspended solids settle to the bottom of the river?
Fish habitats can be damaged
A protective layer of organic matter, like lives or straw, placed mainly to prevent loss of foil moisture
mulch
A mixture of decomposing organic matter that usually used to nourish.
compost
They are the circular ocean currents.
gyres
They are places where people are aware of the need to protect ecosystems.
sustainable communities
It is the animal waste, or feces, that is usually, used to fertilize soil.
manure
It is an urban strategy that is employed to create communities that protect the natural environment.
smart growth
It is the fragile cover of Earth. It has minerals, organic matter water, and air.
soil
phospates
What is the percentage of surface water on earth?
0.02%