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1 markPollution Concepts, Pathways, and Receptors

CAPE Environmental Science Unit 2 · 2016 · Paper 2 · Question 5(b)(ii)

A diagram displays various ecosystem components affected by pesticides.

Identify which component is the starting point for the pollution in Figure 4.

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  1. 5(a)(i)State what is meant by an environmental receptor.[2 marks]
  2. 5(a)(ii)Suggest ONE example of an environmental receptor for noise pollution.[1 mark]
  3. 5(a)(iii)Outline a method to measure the noise intensity of karaoke events at a neighbourhood restaurant, and explain how to determine if it violates noise pollution…[5 marks]
  4. 5(b)(i)On Figure 4, use arrows to indicate the likely movement of pesticides through the ecosystem.[4 marks]
  5. 5(b)(iii)Identify in which component you would expect to find the highest concentration of pesticides and give a reason for your answer.[3 marks]
  6. 5(c)Explain how public awareness/education programmes AND technological processes can be used to mitigate the impacts of pollution on drinking water.[4 marks]

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