SB9e: Assessing Pollution Flashcards
1
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Aquatic
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Living in water.
2
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Blackspot fungus
A
Pathogen of roses that is killed by acidic air pollution.
3
Q
Eutrophication
A
Adding more nutrients to an ecosystem than it normally has.
4
Q
Indicator spieces
A
Organism whose presence indicates the presence or absence of certain types of pollution.
5
Q
Invertebrate
A
Animal without bones, such as an insect or worm.
6
Q
Lichen
A
A mutualistic relationship between a fungus and an alga. The presence of some species can indicate different levels of air pollution.
7
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Pollution
A
Harm caused to the environment, such as by adding poisonous substances or abnormally high amounts of a substance.
8
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Sewage
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Human waste collected for treatment.
