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eutrophication
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∙ 9y agoEutrophication is the name of the process that occurs when there is too much nitrogen in a body of water. It is usually the result of runoff from the land.
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How eutrophication can change an aquatic ecosystem into a land ecosystem?
Some changes that can occur in the aquatic ecosystem as a result of nutrient loading is called algal bloom. This is where there is a rapid increase of growth of phytoplankton which causes dead zones. These dead zones consume too much oxygen where plants and sea life can no longer survive in these areas.
How can excess phosphorous be harmful to an aquatic ecosystem?
Very much so. Excess phosphorus causes rampant weed growth, which completely changes the natural balance of the waterway. In short, it "ages" the lake or pond rapidly.
How does water pollution affect the nitrogen cycle?
Water pollution affects the nitrogen cycle the least. The nitrogen cycle is the cycle of nitrogen as it enters earth, becomes fixed, and leaves earth, back to the atmosphere. The only way that water pollution can affect the nitrogen cycle is if there is too much trash in one area of a body of water, thus clogging the surface and not allowing algae to absorb the nitrogen. It could also clog the surface and not allow denitrifying bacteria in waterlogged soil to release the nitrogen back into the atmosphere.
How much nitrogen is needed to make glucose?
There is no nitrogen in glucose.
How can there be an ecosystem within an ecosystem?
Ecosystems do not have to be completely the same throughout, they can have regional variations. So an ecosystem within an ecosystem is much like a neighborhood within a city.
What happens when nitrogen enters the water?
It makes the aquatic plants grow too much. Eventually it will lead to reduced oxygen levels in the water, which can cause fish to die.
How does too much nitrogen affect the rain?
All rain has somewhere to run off, rain will carry the nitrate into water streams, causing a surplus of plants-- taking air from aquatic ecosystem=killing fish.
A primary consumer would receive about how much percent of the original energy that enters an ecosystem from the sun?
10%
How eutrophication can change an aquatic ecosystem into a land ecosystem?
Some changes that can occur in the aquatic ecosystem as a result of nutrient loading is called algal bloom. This is where there is a rapid increase of growth of phytoplankton which causes dead zones. These dead zones consume too much oxygen where plants and sea life can no longer survive in these areas.
Why denitrification bacteria of the soil are a boon and a curse to the farmer?
Curse: Denitrifying bacteria convert the nitrogenous compounds into free nitrogen, hence reducing the nitrogenous compound levels in the soil. Boon: Denitrifying bacteria prevent the plants from having too much nitrogen. Extra nitrogen could harm the ecosystem as a whole, because some wild plants like cultivated crops can thrive on nitrogen. The growth of these plants is favoured in nitrogen-saturated environments. This upsets the ecosystem. Some of this sort of damage is seen in colder countries, where natural nitrogen cycling is slowest.
How do nitrogen reach man?
Nitrogen enters the bloodstream in the form of miniscule bubbles.. The effect of nitrogen is most visible in S.C.U.B.A. diving. whereas for example at a depth of 30 meters, 4 times as much air enters your lungs, and 4 times as much nitrogen. And when the diver goes back up to the surface, all those bubbles start to expand due to the decreasing pressure.. and if the diver isn't careful by going up slowly, and stopping at some points, in order to evacuate excess nitrogen by exhalation, the blood 'boils' and the diver has a decompression accident.. where an accumulation of bubbles can get stuck in an artery, or in the heart, etc..
What does nitrogen do to ponds?
Nitrogen takes up oxogen in fresh bodies of water. If there is too much Nitrogen, it can kill a fresh body of water such as a pond. A sustainable amount of Nitrogen would be 1-100ppm (parts per million). Anything above 100ppm is unhealthy. Anything above 200ppm can destroy an entire ecosystem. Hope this was helpful!
How can excess phosphorous be harmful to an aquatic ecosystem?
Very much so. Excess phosphorus causes rampant weed growth, which completely changes the natural balance of the waterway. In short, it "ages" the lake or pond rapidly.
How does water pollution affect the nitrogen cycle?
Water pollution affects the nitrogen cycle the least. The nitrogen cycle is the cycle of nitrogen as it enters earth, becomes fixed, and leaves earth, back to the atmosphere. The only way that water pollution can affect the nitrogen cycle is if there is too much trash in one area of a body of water, thus clogging the surface and not allowing algae to absorb the nitrogen. It could also clog the surface and not allow denitrifying bacteria in waterlogged soil to release the nitrogen back into the atmosphere.
How does energy cycle through the biosphere?
The water cycle through the biosphere is precipitation, condensation, evaporation, runoff, infiltration, and transpiration. The water also goes through three changes, gas, liquid, and solid.
What is phosphate pollution?
Phosphate pollution is a condition where there is too much phosphorus in lakes and streams, as a result from poor timing on fertilizer application. In some cases, phosphorus can leach from grass clippings to create the same effect. When too much phosphorus enters lakes and streams, it can cause algae blooms. Algae blooms block sunlight from reaching the fish and other aquatic plants, and the aquatic life dies.
Is seal a aquatic mammal?
Yes, seals are aquatic mammals, spending much of their life in the sea.
