Answer: The correct options that apply to the food web are-
- Food webs are a group of connected food chains.
- Arrows in a food web go from the organism that is being eaten to the organism that is eating it.
- Arrows in a food web represent the flow of energy in a food web.
- Food webs show all of the eating patterns in an ecosystem.
A food web is an interconnected network of different food chains representing flow of energy and matter within an ecosystem. The different arrows in a food chain represent organisms being eaten by other organisms, thereby representing flow of energy. It also represents that an animal can consume more than one food type.
The correct answer is to "dilute with milk and water". The patient should not be induced to vomit to prevent aspiration as this can lead to another condition which is aspiration pneumonia. The patient should be given either a glass of milk or a glass of water for ingestion of petroleum jelly.
The results that have been produced from the improved agricultural practices are the following: increased biodiversity, increased productivity, and increased profits. Improved agricultural practices aim to produce food for consumers that are safe and wholesome. If these agricultural practices are improved and applied, there will be an increase in biodiversity as well as increased in productivity. If there is an increase in production, there is an increase in profits.
Nitrogen is the major nutrient required by grass and is used to
stimulate high growth rates and is key to achieving high yields, however
if too much nitrogen is applied this can have a negative effects on
quality.
High rates of nitrogen can also cause problems with silage
fermentation due to excess nitrate having a negative impact on the
fermentation process and will produce silage that is less palatable and
the animals will be less keen to eat it.
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Nitrate is generally taken up by grasses quicker than it is
incorporated into proteins and until used this excess known as luxury
uptake is stored in the leaves. Excess nitrate will be present if
insufficient time is allowed between application and mowing and can also
occur under conditions of poor growth eg low light levels, cool
temperatures. It is also a problem if there is a dry spell after
application, when nitrate cannot be taken up by the roots, followed by a
period of wet weather that results in luxury uptake. The plant cannot
convert it to protein quickly enough so it accumulates in the plant.
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High rates of nitrogen may cause a reduction in crop sugars as they
are used to provide energy for the increased rate of plant growth and
for the manufacture of plant proteins and this increased growth rate may
in turn lead to lower crop dry matter content although in practice this
is often not significant.
Excess nitrate can be avoided by following the Grassland Rule to apply nitrogen at the rate of no more than 2.5 kg N/ha/day.
