Question

Arsenic is a relatively common hazardous waste generated by smelting processes and can contaminate soil and water surrounding smelting facilities. A bioprocess using naturally occurring bacteria to remove arsenic has been developed. This process is an example of __________.

Answer 1

Answer:

bioremediation              

Explanation:

Bioremediation: The term bioremediation is defined as a process that uses living organisms to detach toxic contaminants present in the groundwater or soil. It is being used purposefully and successfully to clean pollutants, for example, gasoline, crude oil, sewage, pesticides, and chlorinated solvents which are being used in cleansing supplies.

In other words, it treats contaminated media that involves subsurface material, water, and soil by changing the environmental conditions.

In the question above, the given process is an example of bioremediation.