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Which statement accurately describes a food chain?

  • It includes only herbivores and carnivores.
  • It is a sequence of organisms where one eats another to gain energy. (correct)
  • It represents a circle of life with no beginning or end.
  • It consists solely of producers like plants.

    • Which of the following is the first link in every food chain?

  • Decomposers
  • Producers (correct)
  • Carnivores
  • Herbivores

    • What happens to a food chain when one link is removed?

  • The food chain will continue unaffected.
  • The entire food chain will be disrupted. (correct)
  • The food chain becomes stronger.
  • Only the remaining links are affected minimally.

    • What is bioaccumulation?

    <p>The accumulation of toxins in animal tissues over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of chemicals can contaminate food chains?

    <p>Fertilizers and insecticides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do producers play in a food chain?

    <p>They generate energy from sunlight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do pollutants like pesticides affect the food chain?

    <p>They get absorbed by producers and accumulate in organisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main consequence of overgrazing?

    <p>It leads to the destruction of grasses and shrubs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of predators in an ecosystem?

    <p>To hunt and consume prey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a food web?

    <p>A connection of various food chains showcasing relationships among organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of material cannot be easily broken down by microorganisms?

    <p>Plastic products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do omnivores impact food chains?

    <p>By diversifying the sources of energy in an ecosystem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might happen if all lions disappeared from an ecosystem?

    <p>Herbivore populations could surge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes land pollution?

    <p>Harmful substances contaminating the soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following examples includes biodegradable materials?

    <p>Leftover food items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides?

    <p>Pollution of water bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do CFCs have on the environment?

    <p>They damage the ozone layer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the discharge of water waste primarily concerned with?

    <p>Releasing water waste into water bodies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions contributes to water pollution?

    <p>Throwing garbage into water bodies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'overfishing' refer to?

    <p>Depleting fish populations through excessive catching.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the impact of industrial waste on water bodies?

    <p>It pollutes the water and harms aquatic plants and animals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary activity contributes to land pollution by affecting soil quality?

    <p>Deforestation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a direct consequence of throwing garbage into piles?

    <p>Attraction of disease-carrying pests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cause of air pollution?

    <p>Photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phenomenon is primarily caused by the burning of coal and fuel?

    <p>Smog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major effect of land pollution on plant life?

    <p>Poor growth due to contaminated soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gas is primarily emitted from air conditioning systems and refrigerators?

    <p>Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if the ozone layer is depleted?

    <p>Increased exposure to harmful UV rays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What health issue can result from breathing polluted air?

    <p>Asthma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Food Chains and Food Webs

    • All living organisms depend on each other for food
    • Food provides energy for growth and life processes.

    What is a Food Chain?

    • A sequence showing how energy flows through an ecosystem by who eats whom.
    • Each organism is essential for the chain's survival.

    Example of a Food Chain

    • Grasshopper eats grass.
    • Frog eats the grasshopper.
    • Snake eats the frog.
    • Eagle eats the snake.
    • Energy and nutrients are transferred from one organism to the next in the chain.
    • Every organism forms a link in the food chain.
    • Plants are producers and the first link in the chain.
    • Removing a link disrupts the entire food chain.

    Toxins and Food Chains

    • Environmental contamination can lead to pollutants entering the food chain through plants and animals.
    • For instance, fish absorbing contaminated water become contaminated.
    • Consuming contaminated fish transfers toxins to the next organism in the chain.

    What is a Toxin?

    • Substances like fertilizers, pesticides, and insecticides can contaminate soil and water.
    • Producers absorb these contaminants, transferring them to the next link in the chain.
    • Toxins build up in animal fat and tissues through bioaccumulation.
    • Top predators have the highest concentration of toxins due to the accumulation process.

    What is Bioaccumulation?

    • The process of toxins accumulating in animal fat and tissues.

    Deforestation

    • Large-scale tree cutting.
    • Industries release harmful substances like smoke, dust, and gases into the air.

    Overgrazing

    • Excessive grazing destroys grasses, shrubs, and plants.

    Polluted Water

    • Hazardous chemicals and substances are discharged into rivers and streams.

    Excessive use of Fertilizers and Pesticides

    • Runoff into water bodies causes pollution.

    Predators and Prey

    • A predator hunts and eats prey animals.
    • Examples of predators: Lions, owls, cheetahs.
    • Examples of prey: Deer, mice, grasshoppers.

    Interactions Between Predators and Prey

    • Animals interact in ecosystems by using each other as food sources.

    Omnivores

    • Organisms that consume both plants and animals.
    • Omnivores significantly impact food chains.
    • Examples: Bears, birds, dogs, raccoons, foxes, some insects, and humans.

    Food Webs

    • A network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.
    • Represents the complex relationships between organisms.
    • Energy and nutrients flow through the web.

    Human Activities and the Ecosystem

    • Humans alter the environment, potentially disrupting the balance of ecosystems.

    Biodegradable and Non-Biodegradable Materials

    • Items we use lose functionality and become garbage.
    • Garbage can be classified as biodegradable or non-biodegradable.

    Biodegradable Materials

    • Decomposed by microorganisms in nature.
    • Examples: Animal waste, tea leaves, vegetable peels, leftover food, waste paper, wood items.

    Non-Biodegradable Materials

    • Cannot be easily broken down by nature.
    • Examples: Metal, tin, glass, plastics.
    • Persist in the environment for centuries, causing pollution.

    Land Pollution

    • Harmful substances in soil degrade soil quality.

    Causes of Land Pollution

    • Deforestation: Reduces soil quality and fertility.
    • Use of plastics and chemicals: Solid waste (cans, plastic bottles) and chemicals (pesticides, fertilizers) pollute soil.
    • Industrial waste: Waste from industries.

    Effects of Land Pollution

    • Garbage dumps attract disease-carrying organisms.
    • Soil erosion: Loss of fertile topsoil due to loose soil.
    • Polluted soil affects plant growth, leading to unfit produce for consumption.

    Air Pollution

    • Introduction of harmful gases and particles into the air.

    Causes of Air Pollution

    • Burning of fuels: Coal, petrol, and diesel release poisonous gases.
    • Smoke from factories: Factory emissions release harmful gases.
    • Volcanic eruptions: Release ash and gases into the air.
    • Burning of firecrackers: Releases pollutants into the air.

    Effects of Air Pollution

    • Polluted air harms lung health, leading to respiratory problems like asthma.

    Smog

    • A type of air pollution that reduces visibility.
    • Common in industrial areas, especially during winters.

    Ozone Layer

    • Protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation from the Sun.

    Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

    • Gases released from air conditioners and refrigerators.
    • Damage the ozone layer, exposing us to harmful UV rays.

    Water Pollution

    • Contamination of water bodies by household, agricultural, and industrial waste.

    Discharge of Water Waste

    • Releasing wastewater into water bodies.

    Causes of Water Pollution

    • Throwing garbage into water.
    • Washing and bathing near water bodies.
    • Discharge of untreated industrial waste.

    Vocabulary

    • Fertilizer: Substance for soil nutrient enhancement.
    • Overhunting: Hunting leading to population decline.
    • Overfishing: Excessive fish catching causing population depletion.
    • Famine: Food scarcity.
    • Drought: Water shortage due to lack of rain.
    • Global: Worldwide.
    • Submerge: Underwater.
    • Volcanic Eruption: Volcanic release of lava, ash, and gases.
    • Breeding: Reproducing.
    • Fertile: Capable of producing abundant crops.

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