Environmental Issues

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When a species becomes extinct...

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no young of that species can be produced.

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If a macroinvertebrate is absent from a stream, what could be the reason?

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Water quality is decreasing.

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In the 21st century, extinction is a major issue because...

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the rate of extinction is much faster than ever before.

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Impact of reduced biodiversity on ecosystems

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Ecosystem health decreases.

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Relationship between temperature and dissolved oxygen?

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Cold water holds more dissolved oxygen.

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Animal waste runoff is an example of?

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nonpoint source pollution

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Role of an organism in its habitat: ____________

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niche

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Source of a pollutant identified by a scientist.

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point source pollution

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What is a wetland?

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A low-lying area saturated with water.

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Species with no living members is _______________.

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extinct