Unit 8 crossword

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Across
  1. 3. An increase in the temperature of a body of water, often caused by the discharge of heated water from industrial processes or power plants, which can disrupt ecosystems and harm aquatic life.
  2. 6. A phenomenon where coral reefs lose their color due to stress-induced expulsion of symbiotic algae, often caused by environmental factors such as increased water temperature or pollution.
  3. 10. An infectious bacterial disease which primarily affects the lungs
  4. 14. Organic compounds that persist in the environment, bioaccumulate in living organisms, and pose risks to human health and the environment
  5. 17. A region of water, typically in a body of water such as a lake or ocean, where oxygen levels are so low that most life cannot survive.
  6. 20. Pollution that comes from a single, identifiable source, such as a pipe or a factory.
  7. 21. A viral disease transmitted to humans and animals through the bite of infected mosquitoes, often causing flu-like symptoms. Some can have neurological problems after. Is here in Texas lol
  8. 22. The process by which a body of water becomes overly enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive growth of algae and other aquatic plants, depletion of oxygen, and degradation of water quality.
  9. 24. A graphical representation of the relationship between the dose of a substance and the response or effect it produces in an organism, population, or system.
Down
  1. 1. The process by which the concentration of a substance, such as a pollutant or toxin, increases at higher trophic levels in a food chain
  2. 2. A waterway with low nutrient levels and high dissolved oxygen content, typically supporting a diverse array of aquatic life.
  3. 4. A graphical representation of the concentration of organic matter in a body of water over time, typically showing a decrease in organic matter concentration downstream from a pollution source.
  4. 5. The range of environmental conditions within which an organism or species can survive and thrive.
  5. 7. The dose of a substance that is lethal to 50% of the organisms exposed to it
  6. 8. Pollution that comes from diffuse sources over a wide area, such as runoff from agricultural fields or urban areas.
  7. 9. A synthetic pesticide that was widely used in the mid-20th century but has since been banned or heavily restricted due to its persistence and harmful effects on the environment and human health.
  8. 11. A substance that interferes with the endocrine system, potentially causing adverse developmental, reproductive, neurological, or immune effects in humans and wildlife.
  9. 12. A waterway with low levels of dissolved oxygen, often resulting from eutrophication or other pollution sources.
  10. 13. The accumulation of substances, such as pollutants or toxins, in the tissues of living organisms as they are absorbed from the surrounding environment.
  11. 15. A viral respiratory illness caused by the SARS coronavirus, characterized by fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.
  12. 16. A viral disease transmitted to humans and animals through the bite of infected mosquitoes, often causing flu-like symptoms
  13. 18. A viral disease transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes
  14. 19. A viral respiratory illness caused by the MERS coronavirus, characterized by fever, cough, and shortness of breath, which was first reported in Saudi Arabia in 2012.
  15. 20. Synthetic organic compounds that were widely used in electrical equipment
  16. 23. An infectious bacterial disease caused by Vibrio cholerae, which typically spreads through contaminated water and food, leading to severe diarrhea and dehydration, people die from it