Laws of Thermodynamics
Energy cannot be created or destroyed
1st Law Thermodynamics
A microwave turning on
electrical to thermal
The three pollution management methods are:
1.)
2.)
3.)
What is
1.) Altering human activity.
2.) Controlling release of pollutant
3.) Restoration and Cleanup
The type of pollution released by street lights and large billboards.
What is light pollution?
Heat will be released as a part of every energy transfer or transformation
2nd Law Thermodynamics
A solar panel
light to electrical
Name the pollution management method:
The Clean Air Act in the United States sets legal limits on air pollutants emitted by industries and vehicles.
What is controlling the release of pollutant?
A species is introduced to a new area and outcompetes with native species?
What is an invasive species?
A fan is plugged into the wall to cause the blades to spin. Touching the fan feels warm. Energy transforms from _____________ to __________ and _______________
What is electrical to heat and kinetic?
A gas stove
chemical to thermal
Name the pollution management method:
Carpool to Work Day: An initiative meant to encourage people to drive less.
What is altering human activity?
Large noises that can disrupt species mating calls and lifestyles.
A solar panel converts energy from the sun into electrical energy. Energy transforms from _____________ to __________ and _______________
What is radiant to electrical and heat?
A steam engine
thermal to kinetic
Name the pollution management strategy
The Trillion Trees Campaign aims to restore forests worldwide by planting billions of trees in deforested or degraded areas, enhancing biodiversity
Clean up and restoration
A pollutant that does not break down over time.
What is a persistent pollutant?
A person eats food which then allows them to run and move about their life. Energy transforms from _____________ to __________ and _______________
What is chemical to kinetic and heat?
A windmill
kinetic to mechanical
Name the pollutant management method:
Scrubbers typically use a mixture of water and alkaline substances to neutralize SO2 before it is released into the atmosphere
What is controlling the release of pollutant?
A pollutant that you are exposed to long term at a low level.
What is chronic?