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What was the approximate surface area of the area in question?
What was the approximate surface area of the area in question?
What was the main purpose of land reclamation in the southern sector?
What was the main purpose of land reclamation in the southern sector?
By what year had the surface area of the area declined to about 460 Km2?
By what year had the surface area of the area declined to about 460 Km2?
What was the percentage decline in the surface area of the area?
What was the percentage decline in the surface area of the area?
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What was the original surface area of the area before land reclamation?
What was the original surface area of the area before land reclamation?
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What is the primary reason for the increase in dissolved oxygen in Lake Borolus during late autumn and winter?
What is the primary reason for the increase in dissolved oxygen in Lake Borolus during late autumn and winter?
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What is the effect of wind action on Lake Borolus during late autumn and winter?
What is the effect of wind action on Lake Borolus during late autumn and winter?
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During which seasons does Lake Borolus experience an increase in dissolved oxygen?
During which seasons does Lake Borolus experience an increase in dissolved oxygen?
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What happens to the oxygen solubility in water as the water temperature decreases?
What happens to the oxygen solubility in water as the water temperature decreases?
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What is the relationship between water movement and dissolved oxygen in Lake Borolus?
What is the relationship between water movement and dissolved oxygen in Lake Borolus?
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What type of plants are found in the Burullus wetland?
What type of plants are found in the Burullus wetland?
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What is one of the methods mentioned to increase agricultural productivity?
What is one of the methods mentioned to increase agricultural productivity?
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What is the significance of the lake in Burullus wetland?
What is the significance of the lake in Burullus wetland?
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What is the primary characteristic of the Phragmites sp?
What is the primary characteristic of the Phragmites sp?
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What is a potential consequence of over fishing?
What is a potential consequence of over fishing?
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What is the function of hackers in fish farming?
What is the function of hackers in fish farming?
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What is the type of ecosystem found in the Burullus wetland?
What is the type of ecosystem found in the Burullus wetland?
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What is the primary feature of the sand dunes in Burullus wetland?
What is the primary feature of the sand dunes in Burullus wetland?
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What is a potential consequence of using high levels of blue green algae?
What is a potential consequence of using high levels of blue green algae?
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What is the relationship between fertilizers and pesticides in the context of agriculture?
What is the relationship between fertilizers and pesticides in the context of agriculture?
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What is the significance of pH value in ecological systems?
What is the significance of pH value in ecological systems?
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What does pH value reflect in aquatic environments?
What does pH value reflect in aquatic environments?
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Why is pH value important in many life processes?
Why is pH value important in many life processes?
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What can pH value indicate in aquatic environments?
What can pH value indicate in aquatic environments?
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What is the role of pH value in many life processes?
What is the role of pH value in many life processes?
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Study Notes
Lake Burullus Characteristics
- Had a surface area of approximately 600 km², but declined to around 460 km² by 1974 due to land reclamation for agriculture in its southern sector.
Importance of Lake Burullus
- Serves as an important wetland for waterfowl (water birds).
Threats to Lake Burullus
- Reclamation of land for agriculture, leading to habitat destruction.
- Overuse of fertilizers and pesticides.
- High levels of blue-green algae.
- Overfishing.
- Expansion of fish farming (hackers).
Water Quality in Lake Burullus
- Seasonal variations of dissolved oxygen levels were observed, with increases in late autumn and winter due to wind-driven water movement and decreasing water temperature.
- pH value plays a crucial role in life processes and reflects the pollution level of aquatic environments.
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This quiz is about a specific area that underwent land reclamation for agriculture, resulting in a decline of its surface area. The area's surface area changed significantly between the initial measurement and 1974.
