Human Impacts on Ecosystems
Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers human impacts on aquatic ecosystems, focusing on aquatic pollution monitoring and major pollution events. Key concepts include the zone of tolerance, indicator species, water quality parameters (DO, BOD, temperature, nutrient levels), the oxygen sag curve, and the impacts of oil spills (e.g., Deepwater Horizon, Exxon Valdez). It also provides exam tips emphasizing connections between concepts and FRQ/MCQ strategies.
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Question 1 of 11
What is the 'zone of tolerance' for an organism? 🤔
The area with the most pollutants
The range of conditions where an organism can thrive
The temperature where an organism dies
The area where no other organisms can survive