Acids and Other Toxic Substances That Cause Problems When They

question 46

Multiple Choice

Acids and other toxic substances that cause problems when they enter streams and the groundwater system are called:

• A) tailings.
• B) slag.
• C) spoil banks.
• D) acid mine drainage.
• E) overburden.

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Definitions:

Eardrops

Medicated solutions applied in the ear canal to treat infections, relieve pain, or soften earwax.

Room Temperature

The temperature prevailing in a work, living, or storage room typically considered comfortable for humans, roughly about 20 to 22 degrees Celsius (68 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit).

Pinna

The visible part of the ear located outside the head, which functions to collect and direct sound waves into the ear canal.

Instillation Position

A specific body position used to facilitate the administration of medications or treatments into body cavities.