Aquatic & Terrestrial Pollution

This study guide covers aquatic and terrestrial pollution, focusing on their effects on human health and the environment. Key topics include: types of pollution (aquatic/terrestrial, point/nonpoint source), major environmental legislation (e.g., RCRA, CWA), major environmental disasters (e.g., Bhopal, Love Canal), dose-response curves and LD50/ED50, specific pollutants (e.g., POPs), impacts on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, waste management strategies, and environmental justice issues. The guide also provides practice questions and key vocabulary terms.