Pesticides And Fertilizers Flashcards
1
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Pesticide
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A chemical used to kill pests harmful to plants or animals.
2
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Fertilizer
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A chemical or natural substance added to soil or land to increase its fertility.
3
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Bioaccumulation
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The increase of concentration of a pollutant from the environment to the producer.
4
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Bioamplification and Biomagnification
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An increase in the concentration of a pollutant as it moves from one link in the food chain to another.
