Bioremediation

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bioremediation

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific classification?Bioremediation is a biological process utilizing microorganisms, algae, fungi, and plants
2. What is the heavy metal remediation?Focuses on oxidation, reduction, immobilization, biosorption, or bioaccumulation, not degradation
3. How do tiny helpers clean up pollution?Tiny helpers use their natural powers to grab, store, or eat the bad chemicals. As they do this, the chemicals turn into safe, harmless products that the environment can use again.
4. Why is bioremediation better than other cleanup methods?It is kinder to the planet because it uses natural processes, costs less money, and can be used in many places, from small spills to big factories. It also keeps the land and water safe for plants and animals.

Bioaugmentation: Introducing specific microbial cultures to enhance pollutant degradation at a contaminated site.
Biostimulation: Enhancing the activity of native microorganisms by adding nutrients or electron acceptors.
Ex situ: Remediation processes where contaminated material is removed from its original location for treatment.