The Human Footprint
Chapter 17, Problem 12
Most of the nutrients available for plant growth in an ecosystem are . a. deposited in rain; b. made available through the recycling of decomposers; c. maintained within that ecosystem over time; d. B and C are correct; e. A, B, and C are correct
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Textbook Question
Which statement best describes the desert biome?
a. It is found wherever temperatures are high;
b. It contains a larger amount of biomass per unit area than any other biome;
c. Its dominant vegetation is adapted to conserve water;
d. Most are located at the equator;
e. It is not suitable for human habitation
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Textbook Question
Which of the following biomes has a structure made up primarily of the mineral deposits secreted by its dominant organisms?
a. coral reefs;
b. freshwater lakes;
c. rivers;
d. estuaries;
e. oceans
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Which of the following actions can reduce humanity's ecological footprint? a. reducing our dependence on fossil fuels; b. reducing meat consumption; c. living in higher density settlements; d. better management of human wastewater; e. all of the above
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