Practice Urban (8.5.3) - Indiscriminate use of pest8.icides, insecticides and herbicides

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Question 1.
What does biomagnification refer to?
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Think about how effects on small creatures can impact larger animals.
Question 2.
Name one common hazardous waste found in urban areas.
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Consider everyday items that can be dangerous if disposed improperly.
3Question 3.
What is the main consequence of biomagnification?
- Decrease in toxin levels
- Increase in toxin levels
- No effect
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Recall how toxins affect different levels of the food web.
4Question 4.
True or False: Soil erosion can be caused by deforestation.
- True
- False
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Think about what trees do for the soil.
Question 5.
Evaluate the interaction between urban solid waste management and public health outcomes.
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Think about the connections between waste management practices and health impacts.
Question 6.
Propose a strategy to reduce soil erosion in an urban area after deforestation has occurred.
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Consider natural methods that can restore balance.

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