What was Hevesy's contribution to environmental science?
Climate change models
Recycling processes
Pollution measurement
Tracing pollutants
Answer
Tracing pollutants was Hevesy's key contribution to environmental science. He pioneered the use of radioactive isotopes to track the movement of substances in the environment, enabling scientists to study the fate and transport of pollutants in ecosystems. This technique has been instrumental in understanding the behavior of contaminants, assessing their impact on the environment, and developing strategies to mitigate their effects.
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