Human Impact - Part 1

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What is bioaccumulation?

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Bioaccumulation is the process by which persistent pollutants increase in concentration within an individual organism over time.

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What is biomagnification?

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Biomagnification is the process where the concentration of pollutants increases as it moves up the food chain.

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What is a renewable resource?

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A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as wind energy, solar energy, and water.

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What is a non-renewable resource?

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A non-renewable resource is a resource that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as coal.

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What is the major concern about overharvesting organisms?

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The major concern about overharvesting, including overfishing, deforestation, and overhunting, is the threat of extinction of species.

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What is aquaculture?

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Aquaculture is the process of raising fish and other aquatic organisms for food.

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Why is firewood considered a renewable resource?

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Firewood is considered a renewable resource because it can be replenished over time through the growth of trees.

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What is eutrophication?

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Eutrophication is the process by which water bodies become overly enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive growth of algae and depletion of oxygen.

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What is antibiotic resistance?

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Antibiotic resistance is the ability of bacteria to resist the effects of an antibiotic that once killed them or inhibited their growth.

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What are exotic species?

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Exotic species are non-native species that are introduced to a new environment, which can disrupt local ecosystems.