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Human Impact on the Earth — Test

Question 13 • Earth and Space Science

What general trend best explains the relationship between temperature and microbial recovery speed?

Answer
A
Recovery speed is unaffected by temperature when nutrients are added.
B
Recovery speed is faster in colder environments, regardless of nutrients.
C
Recovery speed is slower in warmer environments without nutrients.
D
Recovery speed is faster in warmer environments when nutrients are available.

Explanation

Microbial activity and growth generally speed up as temperature rises, as long as conditions remain suitable. When nutrients are available, microbes can use them to support that faster recovery. Thus the best choice is that recovery speed is faster in warmer environments when nutrients are available.

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