Lakes and ponds that exhibit high levels of eutrophication typically are affected by too much A. Dissolved oxygen B. Nitrogen C. Carbon dioxide D. Sulfur

Q: When excess nitrogen and phosphorus from local farms ends up, in river and inlets, what process can…

A: Nitrogen and phosphorus are the two main primary nutrients in commercial fertilizers and they play…

Q: Eutrophication in water bodies can lead to the formation of dead zones due to a depletion of   a.…

A: Excessive growth of plants and algae due to the increased availability of one or more growth…

Q: Thermal stratification in a lake a. is not modified by fall and spring overturn. b. leads to…

A: Thermal stratification in a lake is the formation of two different layers on the basis of…

Q: Which is not correct about riparian zones of a a. They keep sediments from flowing into the stream…

A: Riparian zones are the areas bordering rivers and other bodies of surface water. They acting as…

Q: Explain how an excessive input of phosphate ions into a body of water such as a lake can have a…

A: phosphate is a major nutrient needed for life. Phosphate is the most common form of phosphorus, used…

Q: These are the common threats in grassland biomes EXCEPT a. Illegal hunting b. Production of invasive…

A: The common threats in grassland biomes include: 1. Production of invasive species:  When exotic…

Q: The recent increase in atmospheric CO2 concentration is mainly a result of an increase in a. plant…

A: Answer is c.)  the burning of fossil fuels and wood.

Q: The balance of the coral reef ecosystem is being affected by warming oceans, changing ocean…

A: Answer: Introduction: Climate change can affect coral reef ecosystems by various incidences like sea…

Q: As energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next, substantial amounts of energy are lost…

A: Ecology is the study of interaction of organisms with one another and with the environment. Ecology…

Q: . Which of these ecosystems has the lowest net primaryproduction per square meter?(A) a salt…

A: The accumulation of energy as autotrophic biomass is called net primary productivity (NPP). It is…

Q: Which of the statements about freshwater distribution and use is correct?a. Freshwater supplies are…

A: There is mostly uneven distribution of water in earth surface.  Only 3% of water is fresh and…

Q: Desertification typically happens becausea. deserts naturally expand in size.b. humans allow…

A: A desert is defined as a barren or empty area of landscape where very little precipitation and…

Q: Young lakes are often clear and with little plant life. Such lakes arecalleda. oligotrophic.b.…

A: The lakes have a very less amount of nutrients and dissolved oxygen in it, hence these lakes will…

Q: Water droplets in clouds combine and grow heavier. Which step in the water cycle MOST LIKELY happens…

A: Correct option is D. Water falls to the ground as precipitation. Option A is incorrect because this…

Q: The second trophic level in a lake is(a) Phytoplankton(b) Zooplankton(c) Benthos(d) Fishes

A: Trophic levels refer to the different energy levels in a food chain. Producers, consumers,…

Q: What are the consequences of having an excess of nutrientssuch as nitrates and phosphates running…

A: Eutrophication is a well known process in the environment

Q: Eutrophication isa. caused by an overabundance of nitrogen, which leads to an increasein bacteria…

A: Water pollution is defined as an undesirable substances in water that can affect the growth of other…

Q: Explain the effect of dumping untreated sewage into a pond on the eutrophication of the pond. A. The…

A: Eutrophication is defined as the process in which a water body will become overly enriched and…

Q: Harmful algal blooms are occurring in an estuary near the town of Reedville . As a result , oxygen…

A: The overpopulation of algae in an aquatic system is called algal blood. The algal bloom is due to…

Q: Which of the statements about groundwater is NOT accurate? a. In the United States, groundwater…

A: To determine: To determine the correct statements about the groundwater from the given options…

Q: Oligotrophic lakes have a. low oxygen, and high nutrient availability. b. high oxygen, and high…

A: this lake is more common in the cold area they have low algal growth they have clear water and is of…

Q: Earth’s largest carbon reservoir is______ . a. the atmosphere c. seawater b. sediments and rocks d.…

A: Answer is b.) sediments and rocks.

Q: 1a.)Which of the following best describes an aquifer?   a.Water that flows over soil into streams…

A: BASIC INFORMATION  WATER It is a made up of oxygen and hydrogen where one water molecule has two…

Q: As a result of_______ , an old animal usually has more pollutants in its body than a young one. a.…

A: The correct option is (a) bioaccumulation.

Q: Which one is not a pollutant normally? (a) hydrocarbon (b) carbon dioxide (c) carbon monoxide

A: The introduction of hazardous substances into the environment is referred to as pollution.…

Q: Aquatic biomes are distinguished primarily by   a. their temperatures.   b. the speed of their…

A: Biomes are one of the levels of ecological organization. It is defined as a large regional unit…

Q: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is an example of а. Техas. b. gyres. c. plastic. d. a fishing…

A: According to the guidelines we can answer the 3 sub parts only so as you asked except 1,2,3,4 i…

Q: Which of the following is a point source of pollution? a runoff from multiple large agricultural…

A: Point source of pollution means any single identifiable source of pollution from which pollutants…

Q: Which lake zone would be absent in a very shallow lake?(A) benthic zone(B) aphotic zone(C) pelagic…

A: A lake is an area filled with water, usually freshwater which is formed by glaciers, river drainage…

Q: How do bio-indicators determine the health of a water system? A. A few species of…

A: Bioindicators are the index to assess the condition of the particular environment by various factors…

Q: Match the letter on the figure above to the correct process of the phosphorus cycle. Processes may…

A: The phosphorus cycle is a biogeochemical phenomenon in which phosphorus moves through the…

Q: A key feature of estuaries is: a. low light conditions and high productivity b. salt water and fresh…

A: Answer is b.) salt water and fresh water.

Q: Describe the relationship between ground water and surface water in a watershed. what human…

A: Surface water is the water that accumulates on the earth's surface, while groundwater is the water…

Q: Removing forests results in less stable ____. a.plantations b.development c.climate…

A: Deforestation easily means destruction of trees from their natural environment. Dahej under 21 of…

Q: Give a) 3 examples of biotic components b) 7 examples of abiotic components

A: Biotic refers to the living components of an ecosystem and abiotic refers to the non-living…

Q: The Hubbard Brook watershed deforestation experimentyielded all of the following results except…

A: Deforestation means cutting a large area of trees and convert into the non-forest area. Mostly…

Q: Which of the following is not a source of salt in the ocean? X a. runoff from land b. weathering of…

A: We know that 70 percent of Earth cover by Ocean and Earth is Saline. Salt are present on Earth .The…

Q: The movement of water between the Earth's surface and atmosphere is the  a. cycle of day and night…

A: There is a continuous movement of water between the earth and the atmosphere. Water, when gets…

Q: Answer these questions A) State effects of acid rain B) What are the effects of primary and…

A: Pollution is the introduction of contaminants or harmful pollutants into the natural environment…

Q: Which aquatic area would be least impacted by human activity? Multiple Choice A) Salt marshes B)…

A: This question is about human activity.

Q: Which one of the following is a Greenhouse gas? A. Oxygen B. Methane C. Sulphur dioxide D. Nitrogen

A: MCQ question asking about the greenhouse effect. It is asked that which gas is used in greenhouse…

Q: Which of the following biomes is characterized by abundant water resources? a. deserts b. boreal…

A: Biome is a large ecological area comprising of many ecosystems in which biotic and abiotic…

Q: Which among A-D is not a step in the eutrophication process? A) O rapid growth of algae and…

A: Eutrophication is a process by which a water body is excessively enriched by nutrients particularly…

Q: Greenhouse gases function by (a) blocking sunlight but letting out heat from Earth to outer space.…

A: Global warming refers to the phenomenon which occurs when there is increase in the temperature of…

Environmental effects

Environmental effect is the beneficial or adverse impact of human products, services, or activities on the environment. For example, the release of volatile organic compounds negatively affects the environment and causes smog formation. On the other hand, collecting litter and putting it in bins positively affects the environment.