Chemical Characteristics Flashcards
1
Q
Causes hardness in water and formation of scales
A
Magnesium and Calcium Salts
2
Q
Nutrients for microbial growth
A
Nitrogen and Phosphorus
3
Q
Involves the accumulation of trace metals through each species of the food chain
A
Biomagnification
4
Q
Build-up of a substance over time in one organism
A
Bioaccumulation