In _________________,an exposed organism accumulates increasing amounts of a chemical pollutant in its tissues over the course of its lifetime.

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Bioaccumulation is the process by which organisms absorb and accumulate increasing amounts of a chemical pollutant in their tissues over time. This can occur through exposure to contaminated food, water, or air. As the pollutant accumulates, it can reach toxic levels, causing harm to the organism and potentially impacting higher levels of the food chain through biological magnification. Atmospheric deposition refers to the process by which pollutants from the atmosphere settle onto land or water surfaces, while deforestation and desertification are both forms of environmental degradation caused by human activities.

In _________________,An Exposed Organism Accumulates Increasing Amounts of a Chemical