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What is the ultimate result of chronic exposure to pollutants?
What is the ultimate result of chronic exposure to pollutants?
- Enhanced reproduction and mortality
- Increased population sizes
- Improved ecosystem health
- Damage and inactivation of DNA, proteins, and lipids (correct)
What is the main reason why the effects of synthetic chemicals on ecosystems are underestimated?
What is the main reason why the effects of synthetic chemicals on ecosystems are underestimated?
- Inadequate research methods
- Ignorance among ecologists and a tiny effort put into chemicals (correct)
- Insufficient data on aquatic systems
- Lack of funding for research
What is the primary source of nitrogen that affects ecosystems?
What is the primary source of nitrogen that affects ecosystems?
- Food production (agriculture) (correct)
- Wastewater treatment
- Industrial processes
- Fossil energy use
What is the predicted impact of insect biomass decline on birds?
What is the predicted impact of insect biomass decline on birds?
Why is the Netherlands one of the biggest users of pesticides in kg/ha in Europe?
Why is the Netherlands one of the biggest users of pesticides in kg/ha in Europe?
What is a common characteristic of persistent organic pollutants (POP)?
What is a common characteristic of persistent organic pollutants (POP)?
What is the main reason why bats are used as bioindicators of heavy metal pollution?
What is the main reason why bats are used as bioindicators of heavy metal pollution?
What is the unifying feature underlying the toxic actions of most pollutants?
What is the unifying feature underlying the toxic actions of most pollutants?
What is the result of PCBs and DDTs being found in coastal condors?
What is the result of PCBs and DDTs being found in coastal condors?
What is the reason for the decline in wild bird populations and their ecosystems under POP stress?
What is the reason for the decline in wild bird populations and their ecosystems under POP stress?
