Effects of Human Activities on Ecosystems: Case Studies
Effects of Human Activities on Ecosystems: Case Studies: Overview
This topic highlights the effects of human activities on ecosystems. It includes the story of Kolleru lake. We will also enhance our general knowledge of different lakes, ponds, and fields via a table.
Important Questions on Effects of Human Activities on Ecosystems: Case Studies
What are the Bioindicators?
BOD is the biological method used for the measurement of the total amount of dissolved oxygen (DO) used by microbes in the biological process of metabolizing organic molecules present in water.
Write a note on BOD.
The cultivation of a single crop in a given area is called _____.
What are the advantages of Monoculture?
Monoculture is a modern agriculture practice where a single crop or plant is grown.
Define Monoculture?
What happened after the killing of the sparrows stopped.
In , Mao Zedong ordered all sparrows to be killed. As a direct result, millions of people starved to death.
Is it right to eradicate an organism from an ecosystem?
In the sparrow campaign, do you think that sparrows were really responsible? What was the reason for the fall in crop production?
Why was the sparrow campaign initiated?
How was the food chain disturbed during the crises on Chinese sparrows?
Minamata is a neurological disease caused by severe mercury poisoning.
What are the causes of minamata disease?
How is Minamata disease treated?
Define Bioaccumulation.
Littoral, Limnetic, Benthic zones are found in the Lake ecosystem.
Lake ecosystems are a prime example of lentic ecosystems.
Describe lake ecosystem?
Bioaccumulation and biomagnification are two terms commonly used for _____ toxicity.
