Bioaccumulation Is the Buildup of a Persistent Pesticide in __________

question 54

Multiple Choice

Bioaccumulation is the buildup of a persistent pesticide in __________ .
Biomagnification is the buildup of a persistent pesticide in __________ .

• A) an individual organism's body; organisms at the top of the food chain
• B) oceans and seas; lakes and ponds
• C) an individual's blood stream; an individual's fatty tissues
• D) plants; animals
• E) living tissue; air, water and soil.

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Definitions:

Spontaneous Abortion

Another term for miscarriage, referring to the natural loss of a pregnancy before the fetus is able to survive independently outside the womb.

Low Birth Weight

A term used to describe babies who are born weighing less than 2,500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces), which can be indicative of developmental issues or health problems.

Soothing Crying Babies

Techniques and strategies used to calm down infants who are crying to ensure their comfort and well-being.

Trimesters

Divisions of pregnancy into three roughly equal parts, each lasting about three months, for better monitoring and management.