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Pollutants and Their Consequences

Virginia SOL ENV.7

Investigate and understand the physical, chemical, and biological consequences of pollutants at local, regional, and global levels.

Study ENV.7 with SOL PrepBack to Environmental Science and Level II Expanded

What students need to be able to do

  • Use data to identify a land, water, or atmospheric pollutant in the local community and determine possible sources and effects on the environment.
  • Debate advantages and disadvantages of solutions to safely reduce, eliminate, or remediate a land, water, or atmospheric pollutant.
  • Compare the benefits and limitations of remediation methods used with land, water, and atmospheric pollutants.
  • Research a clean-up plan for a designated Environmental Protection Agency Superfund site.