Environmental and Conservation Biology

The adsorption of water on soil surfaces encourages capillarity. (True or false?)

The adsorption of water on soil surfaces encourages capillarity. (True or false?)

The adsorption of water on soil surfaces encourages capillarity.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The polarity of water helps account for the attraction of water molecu

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shannongeeee

Probably the pump most widely used in applying pesticides to turfgrasses today is the

Probably the pump most widely used in applying pesticides to turfgrasses today is the

Probably the pump most widely used in applying pesticides to turfgrasses today is the
 
  a. centrifugal pump.
 b. external gear pump.
  c. diaphragm pump.
 d. roller pump.

Question 2
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jr0224

Which term refers to instinctive behaviours that are performed in exactly the same way every time ...

Which term refers to instinctive behaviours that are performed in exactly the same way every time ...

[html]Which term refers to instinctive behaviours that are performed in exactly the same way every time they are triggered?


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cmwalt

Slag is a good ____________________. (Fill in the blank)

Slag is a good ____________________. (Fill in the blank)

Slag is a good ____________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Question 2

Phagocytes engulf invading organisms and respond with a respiratory burst.
 
  Indic

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cubbygurl23

. A(n) ____________________ is a drill that is hardened for use in metal. (Fill in the blank)

. A(n) ____________________ is a drill that is hardened for use in metal. (Fill in the blank)

. A(n) ____________________ is a drill that is hardened for use in metal.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Question 2

Horses suffering from severe burns need to have protein re

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Econtreras

The Great Blue Heron has a black band or eyebrow extending from above the eye to a narrow black ...

The Great Blue Heron has a black band or eyebrow extending from above the eye to a narrow black ...

The Great Blue Heron has a black band or eyebrow extending from above the eye to a narrow black plume at the back of the head.
 
  a. True
  b. False
   Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Questi

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Hjratliff

As the requirement for education decreases, so do the salaries received. (True or false?)

As the requirement for education decreases, so do the salaries received. (True or false?)

As the requirement for education decreases, so do the salaries received.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Fur mites cause intense itching in rabbits.
 
  Ind

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littleeinstein3

List and describe the types of damage insects cause to trees. What will be an ideal ...

List and describe the types of damage insects cause to trees. What will be an ideal ...

List and describe the types of damage insects cause to trees.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Describe the single most destructive enemy of the forest. What makes that particular enem

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sjordclass

A Saint Bernard puppy born during the winter should be paper trained.

A Saint Bernard puppy born during the winter should be paper trained.

A Saint Bernard puppy born during the winter should be paper trained.
 
  A. True
  B. False

Question 2

Some cats are so fond of liver they will consume, on an ad libitum basis, sufficient quan

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Hjratliff

Dietary functional fibers (DFF) are plant substances not digested by mammalian intestinal enzymes ...

Dietary functional fibers (DFF) are plant substances not digested by mammalian intestinal enzymes ...

Dietary functional fibers (DFF) are plant substances not digested by mammalian intestinal enzymes (e.g., cellulose and pectin). DFF influence stool consistency of dogs and cats.
 
  A. True
  B. False

Question 2[

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Shannai12345

To date, which biomes have been the most heavily affected by humans?

To date, which biomes have been the most heavily affected by humans?

and which seems to be lightly affected? offer a clear explanation? thanks

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bio_man

How is classical conditioning different from operant conditioning?

How is classical conditioning different from operant conditioning?

[html]How is classical conditioning different from operant conditioning?


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aiama

What is the Endangered Species Act? Describe one of its successes and explain some of the current ...

What is the Endangered Species Act? Describe one of its successes and explain some of the current ...

What is the Endangered Species Act? Describe one of its successes and explain some of the current controversies surrounding it.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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lizziemjordan

The species that are generally most vulnerable to human impact are the ________.

The species that are generally most vulnerable to human impact are the ________.

The species that are generally most vulnerable to human impact are the ________.
 
  A) decomposers
  B) producers
  C) competitive species
  D) top predators
  E) keystone species

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Seita

Passive solar technologies ________. (Multiple Choice)

Passive solar technologies ________. (Multiple Choice)

Passive solar technologies ________.
 
  A) use the energy of sunlight without relying on electrical or mechanical devices
  B) use mechanical devices to heat water and buildings or electrical devices to generate electr

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lovely_rose_

In energy conversions such as burning coal to produce heat, ________.

In energy conversions such as burning coal to produce heat, ________.

In energy conversions such as burning coal to produce heat, ________.
 
  A) entropy decreases because heat is used to ignite the coal
  B) entropy increases because of heat released in the conversion
  C) ent

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Malak Al-Sadah

Which one of the following would contribute most to acid precipitation falling in the northeastern ...

Which one of the following would contribute most to acid precipitation falling in the northeastern ...

Which one of the following would contribute most to acid precipitation falling in the northeastern United States?
 
  A) Ozone forming during morning rush hour in Buffalo, New York
  B) Coal-fired power plants in northe

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lila2016

What is the value to humankind of biodiversity in the organisms with which we share our planet? ...

What is the value to humankind of biodiversity in the organisms with which we share our planet? ...

What is the value to humankind of biodiversity in the organisms with which we share our planet?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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beats51

Your cousin lives near a nuclear power plant and is concerned about the white smoke he sees coming ...

Your cousin lives near a nuclear power plant and is concerned about the white smoke he sees coming ...

Your cousin lives near a nuclear power plant and is concerned about the white smoke he sees coming out of the giant smokestacks at the nearby nuclear power plant. To lessen his fears, you should inform your cousin that ________.
 
&nb

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vazadir

Which part of the government is responsible for passing public policy laws?

Which part of the government is responsible for passing public policy laws?

Which part of the government is responsible for passing public policy laws?
 
  A) legislative branch
  B) EPA
  C) United Nations
  D) executive branch
  E) judicial branch

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afifazuki

Discuss the role of bacteria in the (a) carbon and (b) nitrogen cycles.

Discuss the role of bacteria in the (a) carbon and (b) nitrogen cycles.

Discuss the role of bacteria in the (a) carbon and (b) nitrogen cycles.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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hockeyguy9

Enforcement and elaboration of statutory law is given to ________.

Enforcement and elaboration of statutory law is given to ________.

Enforcement and elaboration of statutory law is given to ________.
 
  A) oversight committees and private citizens
  B) the judicial branch
  C) the legislative branch
  D) administrative agencies

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Melanie Mcdonald

Approximately ________ of the fuel you pump into your automobile does something other than move your ...

Approximately ________ of the fuel you pump into your automobile does something other than move your ...

Approximately ________ of the fuel you pump into your automobile does something other than move your vehicle down the road.
 
  A) 85-90 B) 20-25 C) 35-45 D) 65-75 E) 55-65

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jjacksonmia

Which of the following is an example of greenwashing?

Which of the following is an example of greenwashing?

Which of the following is an example of greenwashing?
 
  A) discounting future effects
  B) ecolabeling
  C) creating the illusion of green or sustainable practices
  D) using biodegradable paints

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sureshranabhat

The loss of more than 10 productivity in an arid area due to erosion, soil compaction, deforestation ...

The loss of more than 10 productivity in an arid area due to erosion, soil compaction, deforestation ...

The loss of more than 10 productivity in an arid area due to erosion, soil compaction, deforestation or overgrazing is ________.
 
  A) climatization
  B) stratification
  C) global climate change
 

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timmyisbae

Until about 10,000 years ago, our species depended on ________.

Until about 10,000 years ago, our species depended on ________.

Until about 10,000 years ago, our species depended on ________.
 
  A) cattle
  B) hunting and gathering
  C) hunting and herding
  D) crops and cattle
  E) crops

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KaysonMitchell

Of the following, ________ are documented negative impacts of dams.

Of the following, ________ are documented negative impacts of dams.

Of the following, ________ are documented negative impacts of dams.
 
  A) acid deposition
  B) increased carbon monoxide emissions, decreased rainfall
  C) increased atmospheric carbon dioxide and CFCs
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hockeyguy9

The eutrophication that has taken place in Chesapeake Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, and other locations ...

The eutrophication that has taken place in Chesapeake Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, and other locations ...

The eutrophication that has taken place in Chesapeake Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, and other locations appears to be due to ________.
 
  A) weather alone, because it is only obvious in the summer
  B) pesticide use along t

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Flamebrain920

In toxicology studies, the threshold level of a chemical is the dose of the chemical ________.

In toxicology studies, the threshold level of a chemical is the dose of the chemical ________.

In toxicology studies, the threshold level of a chemical is the dose of the chemical ________.
 
  A) above which at least 50 of the organisms being tested died
  B) below which there is a measurable decline in the heal

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rosie_9800

Discuss the importance of the goods and services that ocean ecosystems provide for humans. What ...

Discuss the importance of the goods and services that ocean ecosystems provide for humans. What ...

Discuss the importance of the goods and services that ocean ecosystems provide for humans.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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lila2016

In 1992, the Canadian government ________. (Multiple Choice)

In 1992, the Canadian government ________. (Multiple Choice)

In 1992, the Canadian government ________.
 
  A) banned the use of trawl fishing
  B) started harvesting manganese nodules from the ocean floor
  C) ordered a complete ban on cod fishing
  D) enacte

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jvidaurri

Which of the following would best represent a clumped population distribution pattern?

Which of the following would best represent a clumped population distribution pattern?

Which of the following would best represent a clumped population distribution pattern?
 
  A) a pod of 40 migrating gray whales in the Bering Sea
  B) pine trees within a pine plantation
  C) earthworms in the

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jaehyun

The money made on the oil would be worth approximately ________ after 10 years if it were ...

The money made on the oil would be worth approximately ________ after 10 years if it were ...

The money made on the oil would be worth approximately ________ after 10 years if it were immediately extracted and the proceeds were immediately invested at an annual interest rate of 7.
 
  A) 10.7 million B) 20 million C) 10 m

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mokj

What are the three distinct layers of the earth?

What are the three distinct layers of the earth?

What are the three distinct layers of the earth?
 
  A) core, mantle, lithosphere
  B) mantle, crust, oceanic crust
  C) core, mantle, crust
  D) mantle, magma, crust
  E) oceanic crust, ma

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Dada

Assuming no immigration, at which point would this country's population decline?

Assuming no immigration, at which point would this country's population decline?

Assuming no immigration, at which point would this country's population decline?
 
  A) A B) B C) C D) D

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heyou

Solutions to environmental problems ________. (Multiple Choice)

Solutions to environmental problems ________. (Multiple Choice)

Solutions to environmental problems ________.
 
  A) must be designed with sustainable goals
  B) are best designed and discussed in the political arena
  C) must be short term
  D) can be implemente

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lizziemjordan

Nearly all global population growth in the 21st century is expected to occur in ________.

Nearly all global population growth in the 21st century is expected to occur in ________.

Nearly all global population growth in the 21st century is expected to occur in ________.
 
  A) the United States and other developed countries B) developing countries
  C) Micronesia, Swaziland, Botswana, and Lesotho

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hockeyguy9

Which of the following statements best illustrates bias in scientific investigations?

Which of the following statements best illustrates bias in scientific investigations?

Which of the following statements best illustrates bias in scientific investigations?
 
  A) Investigations of the cause of AIDS are limited by our inability to see viruses.
  B) Investigations of the health effects of

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asistrunk13

When volcanoes erupt, they emit ________ into the atmosphere, resulting in a cooling effect on the ...

When volcanoes erupt, they emit ________ into the atmosphere, resulting in a cooling effect on the ...

When volcanoes erupt, they emit ________ into the atmosphere, resulting in a cooling effect on the planet.
 
  A) nitrous oxide B) water vapor C) sulfate aerosols D) methane

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pm_me_ur_stands

Several states in the United States and Mexico remove water from the Colorado River for a variety of ...

Several states in the United States and Mexico remove water from the Colorado River for a variety of ...

Several states in the United States and Mexico remove water from the Colorado River for a variety of purposes. Every year, California has typically removed more than its fair share of water as mandated by the Colorado River Compact of 1922.
&nbs

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