Chapter 38 Flashcards: Human Influences on the Living World
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chemicals accumulate in animal fat, becoming increasingly concentrated in higher trophic levels
biological magnification
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buildup of CFCs in the atmosphere can deplete this component of the atmosphere
ozone layer
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excess carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere can lead to climate change due this effect
greenhouse effect
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excess sulfur in the atmosphere can lead to this weather phenomenon, affecting pH of soil and water
acid precipitation
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the amount of productive land required to support an individual human
ecological footprint