Consider the impact of heavy metal contamination as described:
1) Food Chain Contamination: Crops absorb heavy metals.
2) Bioaccumulation: Long-term ingestion leads to chronic diseases.
3) Biodiversity Loss: Toxic metals harm beneficial organisms.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the impact of heavy metal contamination?
1 and 2 only
Incorrect Answer1 and 3 only
Incorrect Answer2 and 3 only
Incorrect Answer1, 2, and 3
Correct AnswerExplanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Crops grown in polluted soils absorb heavy metals like cadmium, arsenic, lead, and mercury.
Statement 2 is correct: Long-term ingestion of low doses of heavy metals can lead to bioaccumulation, resulting in chronic diseases.
Statement 3 is correct: Toxic metals harm beneficial organisms, leading to reduced biodiversity both below and above the soil.
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By: susheel