AP Environmental Science Flashcards: Bioaccumulation And Biomagnification

Study Bioaccumulation And Biomagnification in AP Environmental Science with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the role of microorganisms in bioaccumulation?

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They can uptake pollutants and transfer them up the food chain. They concentrate pollutants from water into biological systems.

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What this deck covers

This deck focuses on Bioaccumulation And Biomagnification, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP Environmental Science.

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Work through these flashcards in short sessions. Try to answer each prompt before flipping the card, then revisit any cards you miss until the explanation feels automatic.

Practice questions

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A scientist compares two chemicals: Chemical X is persistent and fat-soluble; Chemical Y is water-soluble and readily excreted. Which chemical is more likely to biomagnify in a food chain, and why?

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