7.14 Flashcard RETAKE

Urban sprawl is the spread of a city and its suburbs into rural land.

It remains in the environment for a long time and resists degradation.

Volcanic eruptions.

Hawk (tertiary consumer).

Enacting emissions standards and waste management regulations.

Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment.

POPs are organic compounds that are resistant to environmental degradation and remain in the environment for long periods.

Urban sprawl can lead to habitat destruction, increased pollution, and greater reliance on automobiles.

Bioaccumulation is the process by which organisms accumulate toxic substances in their bodies over time.

Producers, like plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis and form the base of the food chain.