Question
Environmental Studies Question on Pollution monitoring
The ability of the environment to absorb and render removal of harmless waste and pollution is referred to as:
A
Source function of ecosystem
B
Sink function of ecosystem
C
Carrying capacity of ecosystem
D
Optimal capacity of ecosystem
Answer
Sink function of ecosystem
Explanation
Solution
The sink function of the ecosystem refers to the environment’s ability to absorb, process, and render waste and pollutants harmless. It is a critical aspect of the ecosystem’s role in maintaining environmental balance.