What is a reservoir?
Human Impact on Waste and Water Flashcard 2022

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A man-made body of water usually collected behind a dam.
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What is artificial eutrophication?
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The process where water bodies become overly enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive growth of algae and depletion of oxygen.
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What is thermal pollution?
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The release of heat into water bodies, affecting the temperature and ecosystem.
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What are the effects of plastic trash in the ocean?
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Animals mistake plastic for food, get tangled in it, and can die from ingestion or entanglement.
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How do thermal pollution and artificial eutrophication affect oxygen levels in water?
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Both decrease the amount of oxygen dissolved in the water.
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What is biomagnification?
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The process where the concentration of toxins increases in organisms as you move up the food chain.
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What is the main cause of artificial eutrophication?
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Nutrient runoff from fertilizers and sewage discharge into water bodies.
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