Across
- 3. 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.
- 6. The range of environmental conditions within which an organism or species can survive and thrive.
- 7. Synthetic organic compounds that were widely used in electrical equipment
- 9. 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.
- 10. A substance that interferes with the endocrine system, potentially causing adverse developmental, reproductive, neurological, or immune effects in humans and wildlife.
- 17. 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
- 19. An infectious bacterial disease which primarily affects the lungs
- 21. A waterway with low nutrient levels and high dissolved oxygen content, typically supporting a diverse array of aquatic life.
- 22. A viral disease transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes
- 23. 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.
- 24. 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.
Down
- 1. 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.
- 2. The accumulation of substances, such as pollutants or toxins, in the tissues of living organisms as they are absorbed from the surrounding environment.
- 4. Pollution that comes from diffuse sources over a wide area, such as runoff from agricultural fields or urban areas.
- 5. Organic compounds that persist in the environment, bioaccumulate in living organisms, and pose risks to human health and the environment
- 8. 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
- 11. A viral disease transmitted to humans and animals through the bite of infected mosquitoes, often causing flu-like symptoms
- 12. 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.
- 13. 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.
- 14. Pollution that comes from a single, identifiable source, such as a pipe or a factory.
- 15. The process by which the concentration of a substance, such as a pollutant or toxin, increases at higher trophic levels in a food chain
- 16. A waterway with low levels of dissolved oxygen, often resulting from eutrophication or other pollution sources.
- 18. 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.
- 20. A viral respiratory illness caused by the SARS coronavirus, characterized by fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.
- 25. The dose of a substance that is lethal to 50% of the organisms exposed to it