0
Does water pollution prevent aquatic animals from taking dissolved carbon dioxide?
ZillyTilly
Yes water pollution can prevent aquatic animals from taking in dissolved carbon dioxide. This is because the carbon levels can be low or because the gills of the animal get blocked by pollutants.
Wiki User
∙ 9y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How do dissolved gases get in ocean water?
The main dissolved gases found in the ocean include, but are not limited to: carbon dioxide, oxygen, and hydrogen. Dissolved gases, especially oxygen, are important, since it provides dissolved oxygen for aquatic organisms to "breathe" in. Also, the carbon dioxide dissolved in the ocean helps lessen the amount of carbon dioxide in the environment.
Do aquatic plants and animals breathe in Oxygen or Carbon Dioxide?
well oxygen dissolves in the water and makes it dissolved oxygen and so they still take in regular oxygen just mixed with water
What uses the dissolved carbon dioxide in a lake?
Autotrophs are organisms that can synthesize their own food. They will use the carbon dioxide in the process of photosynthesis.
Where does the carbon dioxide in the water come from?
They get it from the carbon dioxide dissolved in the water. This exists in four forms - carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, carbonate ion,and bicarbonate ion. Plants all use carbon dioxide, and some underwater plants can also use bicarbonate ions.
Is it good to have dissolved oxygen in water?
Well,it depends. If you are talking about if things are going to live in the water such as fish, then yes. Although, aquatic plants like algae need Carbon dioxide dissolved in the water just like plants on land do. However, it will not cause any noticeable effects if you dissolve oxygen in water.
Where does the plant get the carbon to make plant structures?
For most terrestrial plants, nearly all the carbon comes from carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. For aquatic plants, the carbon comes form carbon dioxide dissolved in the water.
Does fish breath with their gills?
Yes. Fish and many other aquatic organisms have gills. The gill is a respiratory organ that extracts dissolved oxygen from water and excretes carbon dioxide.
How does submerged aquatic plants respire?
they breath throught the tiny toes on the ens of their foot
How is air pollution affecting the life on plants and animals?
Answer: The components of air pollution which affect aquatic life and their effects are: Carbon DioxideOnce carbon dioxide has dissolved in sea water it impacts aquatic lie in two ways.The first is to increase the growth of algae. The increased alga population eventually dies off creating algae "blooms" (large clumps of dead algae) which are unsightly and odorous. As they rot they reduce dissolved oxygen levels in the water which kills fish. As the blooms sink they cover the sea bottom impacting fish breeding areas and creating anoxic areas. There is a third algae bloom problem, the blooms carry trace metals (eg iron) out of the upper reaches of the sea where it is required for plant lifeSecondly the dissolved carbon dioxide decreases he pH of the sea water making it acidic. The acidic water dissolves coral and the shells of mollusks. NOx and SOx These are the components of air pollution causing acid rain. In water they can decrease the pH creating problems similar to those noted for the acidic impacts of carbon dioxide,. However, the pH can become very low and create other problems for the health of aquatic organisms and their breeding success. In addition the acidic water can dissolve heavy metals from rocks and silt which are toxic in their own right. Particulate matterMany industrial operations emit particulate matter into the air which an land in water directly or be washed down by rain or snow. These particulates can contain toxic components like metals and organic compounds (PAHs) which can impact fish and other organisms as well as the suitability of the water as a potable water source
What is acid rain composed of?
Rain is naturally somewhat acidic (pH 5.5) due to carbon dioxide dissolved in the water. Problem acid rain also has dissolved sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides which form sulphurous and nitrous acids.
What is titanium dioxide pH?
Titanium dioxide is not dissolved in water.
What s pollution caused by?
Pollution is caused by carbon dioxide.
