Question

which of the following best describes the term biological magnification? 1 point when food, water, and space are limited, causing carrying capacity to be reached when members of a crowded population are at odds for food, water, space, and other resources the buildup of non - biodegradable chemicals in consumers as they are passed up the food chain using the earths resources more carefully, and preserving and restoring natural habitats how can land pollution harm the environment? 1 point it can allow for harmful chemicals to enter the soil all of the above it can destroy the habitats of animals it can release greenhouse gases

Explanation:

• Biological magnification: It is the buildup of non - biodegradable chemicals in consumers as they are passed up the food chain. For example, DDT (a non - biodegradable pesticide) accumulates in higher concentrations in top predators like eagles (which eat fish that have accumulated DDT from the water) compared to the concentration in the water or in primary producers.
• Land pollution harm to environment:
• Harmful chemicals in soil: Land pollution can introduce heavy metals, pesticides etc. into the soil. These can make the soil infertile for plant growth, disrupt soil microbial communities and also can leach into groundwater (if the harmful chemicals are water - soluble)
• Destroying animal habitats: Landfills, deforestation (for improper land use like urban sprawl without proper planning) etc. destroy the natural habitats of animals. For example, deforestation for logging destroys the habitat of many forest - dwelling species like orangutans.
• Releasing greenhouse gases: Decomposition of organic waste in landfills (a form of land pollution) releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Methane has a much higher global warming potential than carbon dioxide over a 20 - year period.

Answer:

• For the first question: The buildup of non - biodegradable chemicals in consumers as they are passed up the food chain
• For the second question: All of the above