Effects of Water Pollution on Food Chains and Diseases

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What is the main effect of oil spills on aquatic life?

  • Increased biodiversity
  • Enhanced self-purification of water bodies
  • Extensive, irreversible damage (correct)
  • Improved quality of water

How do pesticides affect the environment?

  • Enhance food quality
  • Improve ecosystem balance
  • Contaminate food (correct)
  • Promote aquatic life

What is the impact of biodegradable organic matter on aquatic life?

  • Reduces aquatic biodiversity (correct)
  • Promotes healthy ecosystems
  • Increases water transparency
  • Enhances oxygen levels

How does biomagnification occur in a food chain?

<p>Increase in pollutant concentration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which activity contributes to chemical water pollution?

<p>Industrial activities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of disrupting food chains in aquatic ecosystems?

<p>Destruction of ecosystems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does water pollution disrupt the natural food chain?

<p>Lead and cadmium are consumed by fish and shellfish (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What disease can humans get from eating seafood contaminated by water pollution?

<p>Hepatitis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can ecosystems be affected by water pollution?

<p>Ecosystems can be severely changed or destroyed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action can help prevent water pollution according to the text?

<p>Using water wisely and not wasting it (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is garbage/rubbish management important in preventing water pollution?

<p>To keep the environment clean and prevent contamination (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when pollutants like lead and cadmium are consumed by tiny animals?

<p>These animals are consumed by fish and shellfish (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do organisms at higher levels of the ecological pyramid accumulate greater concentrations of pollutants like pesticides?

<p>Due to the 10% law of energy transfer causing energy loss. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can oil spills affect seabirds?

<p>By causing them to lose their ability to fly due to oil sticking to their feathers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common water pollutant that can cause serious health problems?

<p>Pathogens (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can mining activities contribute to water pollution?

<p>By increasing the amount of toxic elements mixed with water. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the consequences of ocean and marine dumping?

<p>Causing disruption in food chains due to waste accumulation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to prevent sewage water from causing health problems?

<p>Chemically treating sewage before releasing it into water bodies. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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