8.7-8.9 Apes Flashcard

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What is biomagnification?

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The process by which the concentration of toxic substances increases in organisms at each successive level of the food chain.

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How does biomagnification affect humans?

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It can lead to circulatory system problems due to the accumulation of toxins in the body.

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What are Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)?

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Synthetic chemicals that do not easily break down in the environment and can accumulate in living organisms.

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Why do POPs not break down easily?

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Because they are synthetic, carbon-based molecules.

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What is Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)?

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Solid waste from cities, including households, businesses, and schools.

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What is ocean dumping?

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The illegal practice of disposing of waste materials in the ocean.

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What is a leachate collection system?

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A system of tubes/pipes at the bottom of a landfill that collects leachate (water draining through waste) for treatment and disposal.

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What are the environmental impacts of ocean dumping?

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It can harm marine life, disrupt ecosystems, and contaminate water sources.

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What is the role of leachate in landfills?

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Leachate can carry pollutants from waste, potentially contaminating soil and groundwater.

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What are some common sources of MSW?

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Households, businesses, schools, and institutions.