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Unit 3 Study Guide Part 1 Vocab (Climate change can cause more and __ in…
Unit 3 Study Guide Part 1 Vocab
Climate change can cause more
and
__
in certain areas.
rain and flooding
Toxic pollution -
the presence of pesticides, oil, industrial waste, household
chemicals, mining waste, lead, and radioactive nuclear waste in the water.
Nutrient pollution -
the presence of excess nitrogen and phosphorus in the water.
Abiotic factor -
a non-living component of the environment. Ie temperature and oxygen concentration.
Biotic factor -
a living component of the environment. Ie fish, insects, algae,
plants, and bacteria.
Concentration -
the amount of a substance in a given volume.
Mean -
the average of a group of numbers.
Oxygen -
a colorless, odorless gas in the air used by animals to get energy from food.
Parts per million -
a measure of concentration.
Bacterial pollution -
the presence of harmful bacteria in water supplies.
Sediment pollution -
the presence of excessive silt and clay in water.
Water pollution -
the introduction of harmful substances into water.
What harmful effect does Bacterial Pollution have?
It can cause sickness or infection.
What harmful effect does Nutrient Pollution have?
It can result in blooms of algae that die and deplete oxygen as
they decay. The lack of oxygen kills fish and other animals.
What harmful effect does Sediment Pollution have?
It can harm marine plants and animals by blocking sunlight and covering sensitive organisms and can be especially devastating
to coral reefs.
Current -
the flow of electrical charge.
Current is measured in
amperes (A)
What harmful effect does Nutrient Pollution have?
It can result in blooms of algae that die and deplete oxygen as
they decay. The lack of oxygen kills fish and other animals.
What harmful effect does Sediment Pollution have?
It can harm marine plants and animals by blocking sunlight and
covering sensitive organisms and can be especially devastating
to coral reefs.
Pollution
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