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3 marksWater and Land Pollution

CAPE Environmental Science Unit 2 · 2021 · Paper 2 · Question 6(b)(i)

The farmer on the farm in Figure 6 is concerned about pesticides getting into the stream. Explain how pesticides may get into the stream even though the farmer is careful about spraying only crops that are far from the stream.

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  1. 6(a)(i)Identify any THREE receptors for the pesticide that was sprayed on the farm in Figure 6.[3 marks]
  2. 6(a)(ii)Define the term 'biomagnification'.[2 marks]
  3. 6(a)(iii)In Figure 6, the numbers in brackets refer to the concentration of the pesticide found in each organism. Using this information, draw a flow chart to…[4 marks]
  4. 6(b)(ii)State THREE steps that may be taken to determine whether the pesticide is entering the stream.[3 marks]
  5. 6(b)(iii)Discuss ONE mitigative method to prevent pesticide pollution in the stream.[5 marks]

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