To analyze dissolved oxygen content in different water samples.
Water, of all the natural substances, comes closest to being the universal chemical solvent. This remarkable property makes it one of the most important components of all living organisms. Oxygen forms one of the abiotic factors governing the physiological and ecological operations of both plants and animals. It is the aerobic r ...continues
Biochemical oxygen demand is a measure of the potential damage that can be done to the dissolved oxygen content of a body of water by organic waste. A BOD is the amount of O2 required to degrade or decompose the wastes. Its name comes from the "demand" that organic carbon makes for O2 through biochemical (enzyme) oxidation. B ...continues
The emission of geenhouse gases and there part of the invisible elbow of market forces
The question is how can emission of greenhouse gases be seen as part of the invisible elbow of market forces? Can someone tell me what is the invisible elbow. How are emission of greenhouse gases a part of this.
The emission of geenhouse gases and there part of the invisible elbow of market forces
How can emission of greenhouse gases be seen as part of the invisible elbow of market forces? What is the invisible elbow. How are emission of greenhouse gases a part of this?
Should ferrets be allowed in continuing care facilities?
I have a short assignment and am having fun researching. However, I always like to be a little different and was hoping a T.A might have new insight into the question. Thus far... those little ferrets are dirty little buggers. "Write a letter responding to a request from the Big Town Ferrets Association that has request ...continues
I am looking for an O.T.A to assist me in picking an essay topic for my Environmental Management class. The topic has to be on - A contaminant and it's effect on groundwater and the surrounding soil. It can be scneario based, or simply informational based. Classmates of mine have picked topics such as, The Exxon Valdez spil ...continues
Leachate from landfills- example and health effects
I am trying to understand the effects of leachate from landfills and its effects on groundwater, and since I am in environmental health- its effects on the human health. Can anyone help explain these concepts to me? Also, does anyone know of any examples where leachate became a problem? Why is it important to study?
Poisoning a fish hatcher - Outside of the box thinking
The question is as follows.. You have just been hired by a major chemical comp. Located on the west coast. In your first week your company is being accused of leaking toxic effluent into an inlet 5 km upstream of a major commercial salmon hatchery. In the past week thousands of young salmon have died. Everyone is upset at y ...continues
Results of the Environmental Revolution
Speculate as to the likelihood that the Environmental Revolution would result in no environmental problems. Is it possible for an organism to not produce waste? When is waste a problem? Think about nutrient cycling and when problems are created in a nutrient cycle.
The goods and services performed by natural ecosystems...
The goods and services performed by natural ecosystems are essential to human survival. What is their overall value, and of what significance is it to measure this value?
