Biomagnification - Amoeba Sisters

What is the primary reason DDT affected bald eagles?

• Climate change

• Biomagnification

• Deforestation

• Hunting

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What does biomagnification describe?

• Decrease of energy in organisms over time

• Increase of toxins in organisms as we go up the food chain

• Increase of energy in organisms as we go up the food chain

• Decrease of toxins in organisms over time

Which organism is directly affected by poisoned insects in the food chain?

• Large fish

• Small fish

• Lizards

• Bald eagles

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NGSS.HS-LS4-5

Which of the following is an example of a secondary consumer in the discussed food chain?

• Insects

• Lizards

• Small fish

• Bald eagles

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What percentage of energy is transferred to the next trophic level?

• 15%

• 20%

• 10%

• 5%

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NGSS.HS-LS2-4

What is a potential consequence of using viruses as pesticides?

• Improved soil health

• Increased crop yield

• Targeted pest elimination

• Unintended ecosystem impacts

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

Which environmental issue is NOT mentioned as a challenge for animals?

• Poaching

• Habitat destruction

• Global warming

• Habitat loss

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

NGSS.HS-LS4-5