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What is the primary mechanism by which toxic chemicals can accumulate in the food chain?
What is the primary mechanism by which toxic chemicals can accumulate in the food chain?
- Bioaccumulation
- Biomagnification (correct)
- Bioconcentration
- Biotransformation
Which of the following is NOT a natural source of heavy metal pollution?
Which of the following is NOT a natural source of heavy metal pollution?
- Weathering of rocks
- Industrial activity (correct)
- Volcanic eruptions
- Erosion
Which of the following heavy metals is considered an essential micronutrient, but can become toxic at high concentrations?
Which of the following heavy metals is considered an essential micronutrient, but can become toxic at high concentrations?
- Lead (Pb)
- Copper (Cu) (correct)
- Mercury (Hg)
- Cadmium (Cd)
What is the relationship between the concentration of a heavy metal and its effects on an organism's health?
What is the relationship between the concentration of a heavy metal and its effects on an organism's health?
Which of the following environmental organizations is primarily focused on addressing the issue of toxic chemicals and pollution?
Which of the following environmental organizations is primarily focused on addressing the issue of toxic chemicals and pollution?
What is the primary mechanism by which heavy metals can be removed from the body during biotransformation?
What is the primary mechanism by which heavy metals can be removed from the body during biotransformation?
Which of the following is NOT a common source of heavy metal pollution in the environment?
Which of the following is NOT a common source of heavy metal pollution in the environment?
What is the primary mechanism by which toxic chemicals can be removed from the environment?
What is the primary mechanism by which toxic chemicals can be removed from the environment?
Which of the following heavy metals is considered a macronutrient, but can become toxic at high concentrations?
Which of the following heavy metals is considered a macronutrient, but can become toxic at high concentrations?
What is the primary reason for the increasing global concern over heavy metal pollution?
What is the primary reason for the increasing global concern over heavy metal pollution?
