Which Statement Best Explains Biological Magnification

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains biological magnification?

• A)Organisms in the lower trophic levels accumulate lethal doses of toxins.
• B)Organisms at higher trophic levels have more concentrated levels of toxic substances.
• C)The environment has higher concentrations of toxins than the organisms in the food chain.
• D)The animals at the upper end of a food chain receive lower doses of toxins than those below.

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Definitions:

Aggressive Models

Individuals or media representations that demonstrate aggressive behavior, which may influence viewers to imitate such actions.

Catharsis

The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.

Hostile Aggression

Acts of aggression stemming from feelings of anger and aimed at inflicting pain or injury.

Instrumental Aggression

Aggression motivated by achieving a goal, rather than by anger or the desire to dominate.