Understanding Bioaccumulation in Aquatic Ecosystems

What is bioaccumulation?

• The process of fish swimming in the ocean.

• The process of plants growing in water.

• The process where harmful substances build up in living organisms over time.

• The process of water evaporating into the air.

Which of these is a common pollutant involved in bioaccumulation?

• Water

• Oxygen

• Sunlight

• Mercury

What is biomagnification?

• The process of water turning into ice.

• The process of making food bigger.

• The process of animals growing larger.

• The increasing concentration of substances as they move up the food chain.

How can bioaccumulation affect human health?

• By making people taller.

• By causing neurological and developmental issues.

• By making people run faster.

• By improving eyesight.

What is one way to prevent bioaccumulation?

• Controlling pollution sources.

• Planting more trees.

• Building more houses.

• Increasing the amount of sunlight.