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Pollutants often bioaccumulate in organisms at lower trophic levels, but they can also become diluted as they move up the food chain. While some pollutants, particularly persistent organic pollutants, can biomagnify and increase in concentration at higher trophic levels, this is not the case for all pollutants. Additionally, energy transfer between trophic levels is inefficient, leading to fewer organisms at higher levels, which can limit the overall concentration of pollutants. Environmental processes, such as degradation and dilution, also help mitigate pollutant accumulation at higher trophic levels.
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How might a pyramid of energy for a grassland community differ from summer to winter?
In a grassland community, the pyramid of energy in summer would have a larger base due to increased plant growth and energy availability, supporting a higher trophic level of consumers. In contrast, the pyramid of energy in winter would have a smaller base as plant growth decreases, resulting in lower energy availability and fewer organisms at higher trophic levels.
What food chain is horses in?
herbivores, they can get eaten, but dont hunt themselves
What does the category E0 mean?
The category E0 typically refers to the lowest emission tier for vehicles based on their environmental impact. It signifies that the vehicle meets the highest environmental standards and emits minimal pollutants.
How much energy is transferred through a food chain?
Energy is lost as it moves up the food chain. Only about 10% of the energy at one trophic level is transferred to the next trophic level. This is due to the inefficiency of energy transfer and the energy lost as heat during metabolic processes.
What are the effects of the uneducated people?
Uneducated people may face limitations in accessing job opportunities, may struggle to make informed decisions about their health or finances, and can be more vulnerable to exploitation or manipulation. Additionally, societies with high levels of uneducated individuals may experience slower economic growth and social development.
Feeding levels in an ecosystem are called?
The different levels in a food chain are known as trophic levels. There are multiple levels, starting at the bottom with autotrophs, mostly plants that make their own food, and ending with apex predators, that are at the top and have no predators of their own.
What is the connection between food chains and trophic levels?
A group of organisms that occupy the same position in a food chain.
What prevents air from mixing and traps pollutants?
i dont know and dont CARE
Which air pollutants are being measured regularly?
erm answers that i dont know LOL
How do you build a diary?
i dont no
How can you build a snowdon?
you dont
How to use the word billed and build in one sentence?
Your going to get billed if you dont build what i want
What is an Arctic fox's trophic level?
i dont really know but they eat meat mostly, and the are omnivores.
How do you build the Lego batcycle?
you must be a reterd if you dont know how to build it
Why did the Romans build there empire?
i dont no
How do pollinators build up their relationship?
i dont know dont ask me
Advice on building a swiming pool?
dont build it. pay a professional to build it...
