Environmental Systems & Societies SL
Environmental Systems & Societies SL
9
Chapters
219
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Unit 1 - Foundations Of Environmental Systems & Societies
Unit 1 - Foundations Of Environmental Systems & Societies
Unit 2 - Ecosystems & Ecology
Unit 2 - Ecosystems & Ecology
Unit 3 - Biodiversity & Conservation
Unit 3 - Biodiversity & Conservation
Unit 4 -Water & Aquatic Food Production Systems & Societies
Unit 4 -Water & Aquatic Food Production Systems & Societies
Unit 5 - Soil Systems & Terrestrial Food Production Systems & Societies
Unit 5 - Soil Systems & Terrestrial Food Production Systems & Societies
Unit 6 - Atmospheric Systems & Societies
Unit 6 - Atmospheric Systems & Societies
Unit 7 - Climate Change & Energy Production
Unit 7 - Climate Change & Energy Production
Unit 8 - Human Systems & Resource Use
Unit 8 - Human Systems & Resource Use
Internal Assessment
Internal Assessment
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Unit 1 - Foundations Of Environmental Systems & Societies
Environmental Systems & Societies SL
Environmental Systems & Societies SL

Unit 1 - Foundations Of Environmental Systems & Societies

Eco Hazards: POPs & Pollution Impacts

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Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)

The cockroaches of the pollutant world, these pollutants don't die - they stick around for a long time, resisting the natural environmental degradation processes. It's like they've got VIP access and never leave the party! Imagine if the pizza stains on your shirt never washed out - that's how persistent these guys are.😖

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Biomagnification

This is the process where certain chemicals increase in concentration as they move up the food chain. It's like a game of hot potato where the potato gets hotter every time it's passed. In this case, the 'hot potato' are these chemicals and the top predator ends up getting scorched. This is why your favorite superheroes like eagles or lions are at extra risk.🔥🦁

Biodegradable Pollutants

These are the good guys - the "Thanos Snap" of pollutants. Organisms can break them down, so they don't persist in food chains. It's like having an undo button for pollution. Sadly, not all pollutants are this kind!

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Unit 1 - Foundations Of Environmental Systems & Societies
Environmental Systems & Societies SL
Environmental Systems & Societies SL

Unit 1 - Foundations Of Environmental Systems & Societies

Eco Hazards: POPs & Pollution Impacts

Word Count Emoji
505 words
Reading Time Emoji
3 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)

The cockroaches of the pollutant world, these pollutants don't die - they stick around for a long time, resisting the natural environmental degradation processes. It's like they've got VIP access and never leave the party! Imagine if the pizza stains on your shirt never washed out - that's how persistent these guys are.😖

Table of content

Biomagnification

This is the process where certain chemicals increase in concentration as they move up the food chain. It's like a game of hot potato where the potato gets hotter every time it's passed. In this case, the 'hot potato' are these chemicals and the top predator ends up getting scorched. This is why your favorite superheroes like eagles or lions are at extra risk.🔥🦁

Biodegradable Pollutants

These are the good guys - the "Thanos Snap" of pollutants. Organisms can break them down, so they don't persist in food chains. It's like having an undo button for pollution. Sadly, not all pollutants are this kind!

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