Practice Urban - 8.5.3 | 8. Indiscriminate use of pest8.icides, insecticides and herbicides | Environmental Sciences
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Question 1

Easy

What does biomagnification refer to?

💡 Hint: Think about how effects on small creatures can impact larger animals.

Question 2

Easy

Name one common hazardous waste found in urban areas.

💡 Hint: Consider everyday items that can be dangerous if disposed improperly.

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Question 1

What is the main consequence of biomagnification?

  • Decrease in toxin levels
  • Increase in toxin levels
  • No effect

💡 Hint: Recall how toxins affect different levels of the food web.

Question 2

True or False: Soil erosion can be caused by deforestation.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what trees do for the soil.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate the interaction between urban solid waste management and public health outcomes.

💡 Hint: Think about the connections between waste management practices and health impacts.

Question 2

Propose a strategy to reduce soil erosion in an urban area after deforestation has occurred.

💡 Hint: Consider natural methods that can restore balance.

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