How Can Biodiversity Affect the Way We Decontaminate Industrial Sites

question 10

Multiple Choice

How can biodiversity affect the way we decontaminate industrial sites?
I.Bacteria have been found to be able to detoxify certain chemicals; perhaps there are more.
II.Trees produce sawdust, which can be used to soak up chemicals.
III.Species evolving in contaminated areas could adapt and detoxify the area.

• A) only I
• B) only II
• C) only III
• D) only II and III

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is expected to change as a result of manipulations of the independent variable.

Hydroxide ions

Negatively charged ions made up of one oxygen and one hydrogen atom, symbolized as OH-.

Alkaline Solution

A solution with a pH value greater than 7, indicating it has fewer hydrogen ions than pure water and is commonly referred to as basic.

Basic Solution

A solution that has a pH greater than 7, indicating it has a higher concentration of hydroxide ions than hydrogen ions.