https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba Made with magic en-us 2019-04-23 12:48:08 UTC 2019-05-20 13:26:27 UTC hello@padlet.com ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353331490 Air Sampler. Definition: Air sampler. Explanation: Devices or equipment used to sample a measured amount of air in a specified time to quatitate the particulate or microbiological status of air within a controlled environment. Air sampling monitor microbial content in the the air.]]> 2019-04-23 12:50:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353331490 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353331669 The American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM), founded in 1965 as theSociety for Clinical Ecology, is an international association of physicians and associated professionals interested in the clinical aspects of ecological orenvironmental illnesses.]]> 2019-04-23 12:51:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353331669 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353331834 the parts of science concerned with the physical and mathematical basis of engineering and machine technology.]]> 2019-04-23 12:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353331834 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353332028 An aqueduct is a watercourse constructed to carry water from a source to a distribution point far away. In modern engineering, the term aqueduct is used for any system of pipes, ditches, canals, tunnels, and other structures used for this purpose. ]]> 2019-04-23 12:52:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353332028 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353332100 Benzene is a colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet odor. It evaporates quickly when exposed to air. Benzene is formed from natural processes, such as volcanoes and forest fires, but most exposure to benzene results from human activities.Benzene is among the 20 most widely used chemicals in the United States.]]> 2019-04-23 12:52:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353332100 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353332267 Biofiltration is a pollution control technique using a bioreactor containing living material to capture and biologically degrade pollutants. Common uses include processing waste water, capturing harmful chemicals or silt from surface runoff, and microbiotic oxidation of contaminants in air.]]> 2019-04-23 12:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353332267 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353332329 A biologist is a scientist who has specialized knowledge in the field of biology, the scientific study of life. Biologists involved in fundamental research attempt to explore and further explain the underlying mechanisms that govern the functioning of living matter.]]> 2019-04-23 12:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353332329 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353332410 Biology is the natural science that studies life and living organisms, including their physical structure, chemical processes, molecular interactions, physiological mechanisms, development and evolution.]]> 2019-04-23 12:53:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353332410 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353332496 the use of either naturally occurring or deliberately introduced microorganisms or other forms of life to consume and break down environmental pollutants, in order to clean up a polluted site.]]> 2019-04-23 12:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353332496 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353332952 Chemistry is a branch of science that involves the study of the composition, structure and properties of matter. Often known as the central science, it is a creative discipline chiefly concerned with atomic and molecular structure and its change, for instance through chemical reactions.]]> 2019-04-23 12:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353332952 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353333187 a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; a mixture.]]> 2019-04-23 12:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353333187 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353333337 liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.]]> 2019-04-23 12:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353333337 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353333449 If you have eight protons, neutrons and electrons, you will have an oxygen (O) atom. If you have seven protons, neutrons, and electrons, you will have a nitrogen (N) atom. The atoms for each element are unique, even though they are all made of similar subatomic parts]]> 2019-04-23 12:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353333449 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353333575 Environmental engineers use the principles ofengineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems. They are involved in efforts to improve recycling, waste disposal, public health, and water and air pollution control.]]> 2019-04-23 12:55:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353333575 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353333669 Environmental remediation refers to reducing radiation exposure, for example, from contaminated soil, groundwater or surface water. The purpose is more than just eliminating radiation sources; it is about protecting people and theenvironment against potential harmful effects from exposure to ionizing radiation.]]> 2019-04-23 12:55:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353333669 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353333813 Environmental science is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physical, biological and information sciences to the study of the environment, and the solution of environmental problems. Environmental science emerged from the fields of natural history and medicine during the Enlightenment. ]]> 2019-04-23 12:56:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353333813 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353333903 An environmental technician, typically working under the direction of an environmental scientist, monitors theenvironment and investigates sources of pollution by performing laboratory and field tests. ... An environmental technician may also be called an environmental science and protection technician]]> 2019-04-23 12:56:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353333903 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353334056 A fungus (plural: fungi or funguses) is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom,fungi, which is separate from the other eukaryotic life kingdoms of plants and animals.]]> 2019-04-23 12:56:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353334056 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353343801 the science that deals with the earth's physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes that act on it.]]> 2019-04-23 13:16:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353343801 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353344068 a compound of hydrogen and carbon, such as any of those which are the chief components of petroleum and natural gas.]]> 2019-04-23 13:16:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/353344068 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354428995 The hydrologic cycle begins with the evaporation ofwater from the surface of the ocean.]]> 2019-04-26 12:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354428995 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354429095 the branch of science concerned with the properties of the earth's water, and especially its movement in relation to land.]]> 2019-04-26 12:51:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354429095 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354429266 a stream, especially a tributary, which flows into another stream or lake.]]> 2019-04-26 12:52:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354429266 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354429332 Geotech Interface Probe With Float. The GeotechInterface Probe With Float is a portable, reel-mounted instrument that provides measurements of liquids lighter and heavier than water.]]> 2019-04-26 12:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354429332 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354429403  Both Litmus paper and pH strips are small strips ofpaper coated with a chemical substance that will undergo a reaction when it comes in contact with the liquid being tested.]]> 2019-04-26 12:52:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354429403 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354429472 a microorganism, especially a bacterium causing disease or fermentation.]]> 2019-04-26 12:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354429472 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354429622 a substance made by mixing other substances together.]]> 2019-04-26 12:53:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354429622 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354429748 a group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction.]]> 2019-04-26 12:53:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354429748 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354429814 an instrument designed to measure electric current, voltage, and usually resistance, typically over several ranges of value.]]> 2019-04-26 12:53:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354429814 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354429872 the central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth.]]> 2019-04-26 12:54:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354429872 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354429938 an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form.]]> 2019-04-26 12:54:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354429938 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354430027 A percolation test (colloquially called a perc test) is a test to determine the water absorption rate of soil (that is, its capacity for percolation) in preparation for the building of a septic drain field (leach field) or infiltration basin.]]> 2019-04-26 12:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354430027 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354430129 the state or quality of a material or membrane that causes it to allow liquids or gases to pass through it.]]> 2019-04-26 12:54:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354430129 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354430250 A photoionization detector or PID is a type of gas detector. Typical photoionization detectors measure volatile organic compounds and other gases in concentrations from sub parts per billion to 10 000 parts per million (ppm).]]> 2019-04-26 12:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354430250 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354430308 pH is a scale of acidity from 0 to 14. It tells how acidic or alkaline a substance is. More acidic solutions have lower pH. More alkaline solutions have higher pH. Substances that aren't acidic or alkaline (that is, neutral solutions) usually have a pH of 7.]]> 2019-04-26 12:55:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354430308 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354430385 the sciences concerned with the study of inanimate natural objects, including physics, chemistry, astronomy, and related subjects.]]> 2019-04-26 12:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354430385 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354430457 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines point source pollution as “any single identifiable source of pollution from which pollutants are discharged, such as a pipe, ditch, ship or factory smokestack” (Hill, 1997). Factories and sewage treatment plants are two common types of point sources.]]> 2019-04-26 12:55:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354430457 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354430515 Porosity is the quality of being porous, or full of tiny holes. Liquids go right through things that have porosity. Go back far enough and you'll find that porosity stems from the Greek word poros for "pore," which means “passage.” So something with porosity lets things through.]]> 2019-04-26 12:55:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354430515 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354434763 an apparatus worn over the mouth and nose or the entire face to prevent the inhalation of dust, smoke, or other noxious substances.]]> 2019-04-26 13:09:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354434763 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354434919 A retention basin, sometimes called a wet pond, wet detention basin or stormwater management pond, is an artificial lake with vegetation around the perimeter, and includes a permanent pool of water in its design.]]> 2019-04-26 13:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354434919 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354434996 A septic tank is an underground chamber made of concrete, fiberglass or plastic through which domestic wastewater (sewage) flows for basic treatment. ... Septic tank systems are a type of simple onsite sewage facility (OSSF). They can be used in areas that are not connected to a seweragesystem, such as rural areas.]]> 2019-04-26 13:09:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354434996 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354435082 Physical, chemical, and biological processes are used to remove contaminants and produce treatedwastewater (or treated effluent) that is safe enough for release into the environment. A by-product ofsewage treatment is a semi-solid waste or slurry, called sewage sludge.]]> 2019-04-26 13:10:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354435082 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354435163 Stage 3 - Tertiary treatment. Tertiary treatment is the final cleaning process that improves wastewater quality before it is reused, recycled or discharged to the environment. The treatment removes remaining inorganic compounds, and substances, such as the nitrogen and phosphorus.]]> 2019-04-26 13:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354435163 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354435244 Water testing is the continous sampling of various liquid streams and the analysis of their quality. These liquid streams include watercourses such as rivers and lakes, groundwater, recirculated cooling streams, boiler feedwater or condensate, and process effluents.]]> 2019-04-26 13:10:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354435244 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354435325 Sonic Water Level Meter Product Description. Global Water's WL650 Sonic Water Level Meter is a self-contained, battery operated meter that uses sound waves to measure well water level. Fast, accurate measurements are possible in the field or anywhere without the use of down-hole water level meters.]]> 2019-04-26 13:10:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354435325 ralerma22 https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354436591 land consisting of marshes or swamps; saturated land.]]> 2019-04-26 13:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ralerma22/9shw1cek9pba/wish/354436591