This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: List the types of marine pollutants. What will be an ideal ... (Read 29 times)

@Brianna17

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 550
on: Aug 22, 2018
List the types of marine pollutants.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The water pressure in the deepest trenches exceeds ________ times greater than atmospheric pressure at sea level.
 
  A) 1000
  B) 2000
  C) 3000
  D) 4000
  E) 5000 or more


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Kdiggy

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 340
Reply #1 on: Aug 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

There are three types of pollutants: toxic compounds, , and biological pollution. Toxic compounds impact ecosystems by poisoning living organisms and accumulating in food chains and food webs. Examples of toxic pollutants include hydrocarbons (such as oil), pesticides such as DDT, and heavy metals such as mercury and lead Biological pollutants are non-native species introduced to marine ecosystems through human activities. Without natural predators in their new environment, non-native species can quickly multiply and become invasive, displacing native species from their niches in the ecosystem. Zebra mussels and water hyacinths are examples of introduced invasive aquatic species.

Answer to Question 2

A


@Brianna17

  • Member
  • Posts: 550
Reply 2 on: Aug 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

CAPTAINAMERICA

  • Member
  • Posts: 325
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Adolescents often feel clumsy during puberty because during this time of development, their hands and feet grow faster than their arms and legs do. The body is therefore out of proportion. One out of five adolescents actually experiences growing pains during this period.

Did you know?

Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.

Did you know?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.

Did you know?

The human body's pharmacokinetics are quite varied. Our hair holds onto drugs longer than our urine, blood, or saliva. For example, alcohol can be detected in the hair for up to 90 days after it was consumed. The same is true for marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, methamphetamine, and nicotine.

Did you know?

Nitroglycerin is used to alleviate various heart-related conditions, and it is also the chief component of dynamite (but mixed in a solid clay base to stabilize it).

Types of gastric surgeries Types of gastric surgeries
Types of Epithelia Types of Epithelia
Types of Immunoglobulins Types of Immunoglobulins
The types of topological interconversions catalyzed by type II topoisomerases The types of topological interconversions catalyzed by type II topoisomerases
Organic-rich marine clays Organic-rich marine clays
A Bat Ray cruising through the water column below the "sunburst." Bat Rays are types of ... A Bat Ray cruising through the water column below the "sunburst." Bat Rays are types of ...
Video: How antibiotics works? 💊

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library