Pollution Occurs If

question 59

Multiple Choice

Pollution occurs if

• A) there is more waste than a resource can tolerate.
• B) there is less waste than environmental capacity.
• C) recycling occurs.
• D) waste is thrown away.
• E) a regulation is passed.

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Definitions:

Trichinosis

Infection caused by the roundworm Trichinella spiralis.

Nematocysts

Specialized cells in the tentacles of cnidarians such as jellyfish, used for capturing prey and defense through the release of toxins.

Cnidarian

Invertebrates existing as either a polyp or medusa, with two tissue layers and radial symmetry.

Muscle and Nerve Fibers

Specialized cells within the body, muscle fibers responsible for contraction and motion, and nerve fibers responsible for transmitting electrical impulses.