Biomagnification and Eutrophication

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Biomagnification and Eutrophication: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Eutrophication, Bioremediation, Biomagnification, Phytoremediation and, Integrated Waste Water Treatment

Important Questions on Biomagnification and Eutrophication

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The process that involves the use of plants and microorganisms to treat and control wastes that are harmful to the environment is called

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Define the term phytoremediation?

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Define the term 'Bioremediation'.

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Which of the following exhibits biomagnification?

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Eutrophication of water bodies leading to killing of fishes is mainly due to the non-availability of

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The term used for the excessive growth of algae, plants and animals in water bodies due to the nutrient enrichment particularly with nitrogen and phosphorus is

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DDT and mercury undergo biomagnification in the food chains.

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In the treatment of waste water discharge, which treatment stage involves biological treatment?

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What is bio-magnification?

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Ecological sanitation is a sustainable system for handling

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Which of the following are advantages of ecological sanitation?
I. It is a practical, hygienic, and efficient method of waste disposal.
II. It is cost-effective.
III. Human excreta can be recycled into natural fertilisers, to replace chemical fertilisers.

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Ecological sanitation is a sustainable system for handling human excreta, using dry composting toilets. Such ‘Ecosan’ toilets are working in?

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Cleaning of waste water in Arcata Marsh involves?

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Study the following statements regarding Ecosan toilet and select the incorrect ones.

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The term 'terror of Bengal' is used for

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An increase in the concentration of the toxicant at successive trophic levels is known as:

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Which of the following statement is correct?

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The term 'biomagnification' refers to the:

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A lake with an inflow of domestic sewage rich in organic waste may result in

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Eutrophication is caused by