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Before we start you need to know these things: What\u2019s a <\/span><\/i>food chain<\/span><\/i><\/a>? What are <\/span><\/i>pesticides<\/span><\/i><\/a>?\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n As you may know from the basics of elementary science, a food chain is a series of transmissions of energy and mass through the food of an organism to another organism. This you will likely know too- pesticides! It\u2019s a substance that repels, kills, or manages unwanted plant or animal life. FUN FACT: the word pesticide contains the word <\/span>pest<\/span><\/i> (a destructive organism that attacks crops, food, or livestock) and <\/span>-cide<\/span><\/i> (denoting an act of killing).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Another thing you need to know when reading this blog is that when the word substance is used, it\u2019s likely referring to pesticides.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bioaccumulation<\/span> is the concentration of a substance, such as pesticides, inside the bodies of living organisms. In simpler terms, it\u2019s absorbing more of the chemicals or faster than it is being released. This gradually, over time, creates an internal toxic concentration that can kill the organism. <\/span>Bioamplification<\/span> is the accumulation of a substance. The pollutant in\u00a0 question is consistent throughout the chain and isn\u2019t broken down or very moderately condensed over time. This term is often used interchangeably with the term <\/span>biomagnification<\/span>, although they are not the same. The latter means, reaching a high concentration level which becomes toxic for the final order (the final animal on the food chain). If an organism consumes another organism that was infected or consumed the pesticide, since it cannot dissolve it would then seep<\/span> into the fats and oils, which can include organs, in their bodies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The main takeaway I\u2019d like for you readers to remember consists of 2 main points. (1) Not only is it vital to be familiar with these definitions- as it enriches our knowledge of the relationship between people, nature, and their impacts on one another-, but more applicable to be able to identify the differences between the 3. It is easier to know the definitions than it is to have the expertise to explain why this is such. (2) When you\u2019re in school or just learning things in your daily life, it isn\u2019t bad to explore more. In elementary school science wasn\u2019t very interesting to me, now that I\u2019ve been in high school for a while, I\u2019m glad to say I didn\u2019t give up on trying. Having the opportunity to research more about the environment through this program and in school has opened my eyes to many future options. I\u2019ve begun to explore my abilities and where those can bring me for my potential career paths and post-secondary routes.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thank you for reading this blog and everyone at WR School Food Gardens and I wish you a great rest of your week. Stay safe and healthy!!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n References\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n https:\/\/mercurypolicy.scripts.mit.edu\/blog\/?p=499#:~:text=Bioamplification%20<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24158581\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/seeds.ca\/schoolfoodgardens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mia-300x117.png\")
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