Pollution Flashcards
(8 cards)
How can pollution be toxic to organisms?
It can kill or weaken them or their prey.
What are endocrine disruptors and why are they harmful?
Chemicals that mimic hormones, disrupting development and function.
What animals are especially affected by noise pollution?
Birds and whales (e.g. it may cause beaching in whales).
How does light pollution affect insects and animals?
Insects are attracted to lights, which disrupts food chains and migration (e.g., birds and sea turtles).
How does plastic pollution threaten wildlife?
Mistaken for food, causes entanglement, and harms animals.
What are microplastics and their effect?
Tiny plastic particles that absorb and accumulate toxins.
How does light pollution impact sea turtles?
It interferes with sea turtle egg-laying behavior.
What is ‘Soundscape Ecology’?
The study of how sound (like noise pollution) affects ecosystems.
