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some pesticides such as methyl bromide accumulate in the air. this effects our ozone layer. it converts ozone molecules to oxygen harming our ozone layer
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Do pesticides break down in compost?
Depends on the type of pesticide. For example a synthetic pyrethroid would break down fairly quickly, where as something like DDT would not, and would slowly accumulate in the food chain
Food chains end with which break down dead matter?
food chains end with
What are food chains that overlap?
food chains that overlap I think are called overlapping food chains. Food chains that overlap are called overlapping food chains.
Why are pesticides harmful to birds at or near the top of the food chain?
b/c animals in which the birds are eating are being affected by the pesticides which kills them. If the animals at the lower part of the food chain start to grow extinct then there will be no more food for the animals at the top of the food chains which means they will more than likely die off or become extinct
How do cells get proteins they need from food?
Enzymes break down food proteins into smaller molecules that can be carried by blood.During digestion protiens, which are chains of amino acids, are broken down into smaller chains. This is done so that the amino acids can be synthesized in the body.
What is a model that shows how food chains are connected?
They are called food chains.
What food chains can you find in central valley California?
food chains
What does an overlapping food chains in an ecosystem make up?
Food Chains! :)
Pesticides are helpful for increasing the food supply . which use of pesticides is most dangerous for humans?
spreading pesticides with airplanes
What do biodegradable pesticides prevent?
soil, water, and food getting contaminated by pesticides
Why do animals at the end of a food web have more pesticides?
Pesticides are cumulative, so the animals at the end of the food web have more of them.
What do food webs show us what food chains dont?
Food webs and food chains are mostly the same
