Bioacumulación en las cadenas tróficas

The video discusses the peregrine falcon, one of the fastest animals, and its global habitat. It highlights the decline in their population due to pollutants, specifically flame retardants, which affect their reproduction. These pollutants, originating from industrial plants, travel long distances and accumulate in remote habitats. The concept of bioaccumulation is explained, showing how toxins move up the food chain, threatening species like the peregrine falcon.

What is the maximum speed a peregrine falcon can reach when diving?

• 150 km/h

• 300 km/h

• 200 km/h

• 250 km/h

Which continent is not inhabited by the peregrine falcon?

• Africa

• Asia

• Antarctica

• Europe

What was found in the eggs of peregrine falcons in Swedish Lapland?

• Pesticides

• Artificial pollutant flame retardants

• Heavy metals

• Natural minerals

What is the process called when toxic substances accumulate in living organisms?

• Biodegradation

• Bioaccumulation

• Biotransformation

• Biomagnification

How do pollutants typically enter food chains?

• Directly into the atmosphere

• Through water sources

• From primary producers like plants

• From the top predators