AnswersSC332 Environmental Science BClimate and Change in Ecosystems

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National parks reduce the human impact on land by _______.

A
permitting limited human development.
B
cleaning up litter
C
preventing human development
D
preventing companies from polluting on public lands
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New ecosystems have been created by human land use.

A
T
B
F
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Biological pest control involves _______.

A
eliminating pests with pesticides
B
using biological mechanisms to eliminate pests
C
planting a new crop every year
D
burning crops
4

The populations of the great apes in Africa are recovering and on the rise.

A
T
B
F
5

Old growth forests are full of sick, diseased, and decadent trees. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
T
B
F
6

What was an unexpected consequence of the green revolution?

A
The overuse of fertilizer lead to reduced crop yields over time.
B
Crop yields were increased.
C
Modern agricultural techniques were implemented.
D
New crop varieties were developed.
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Insects are responsible for the destruction of a significant percentage of potential food harvests every year.

A
T
B
F
8

Which describes the difference between national parks and wilderness areas?

A
There are more national parks in the Unites States than there are wilderness areas.
B
Wilderness areas do not allow motorized vehicles and national parks do.
C
National parks prevent pollution while wilderness areas cannot.
D
National parks allow for land development while wilderness areas do not.
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Which of the following best explains why clear-cutting forests is more destructive than selectively cutting down trees in forests?

A
Clear-cutting eliminates all trees leaving none behind to maintain soil fertility or house native animals.
B
Clear-cutting places the land at greater risk for wildfires.
C
Clear-cutting makes land more attractive for human development.
D
Clear-cutting causes less soil erosion than selective cutting.
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Harvesting timber (wood) from a forest does not harm _______.

A
soil
B
wildlife habitat
C
animals
D
none of the above

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