Environmental and Conservation Biology

Plants sold without a pot are called ____________________. (Fill in the blank)

Plants sold without a pot are called ____________________. (Fill in the blank)

Plants sold without a pot are called ____________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The blades of a ____________________ mower move parallel to the surface of the lawn.

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djydjyxx

Which of these requires the most maintenance?

Which of these requires the most maintenance?

Which of these requires the most maintenance?
 
  A) bahiagrass
  B) bermudagrass
  C) carpetgrass
  D) centipedegrass

Question 2

A major weakness of bermudagrass is its inability to

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Dragosani

What happened to the amount of Municipal Solid Waste in the United States over the 50 years from ...

What happened to the amount of Municipal Solid Waste in the United States over the 50 years from ...

What happened to the amount of Municipal Solid Waste in the United States over the 50 years from 1960 to 2011?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What makes up most industrial solid wast

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snowflake1812

The palatability of the rabbit diet may be improved with the addition of _____.

The palatability of the rabbit diet may be improved with the addition of _____.

The palatability of the rabbit diet may be improved with the addition of _____.
 
  a. fiber c. protein
  b. fat d. vitamins

Question 2

Medium-weight rabbits may be bred when they are __

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iamreal?

Fertilization of the ovum normally occurs:

Fertilization of the ovum normally occurs:

Fertilization of the ovum normally occurs:
 
  A. in the infundibulum of the oviduct
  B. in the innermost portion of the uterine horn
  C. just beyond the cervix

Question 2

Which species

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bahowa

If current growth projections are accurate, the human population of the planet in 2050 will be about

If current growth projections are accurate, the human population of the planet in 2050 will be about

If current growth projections are accurate, the human population of the planet in 2050 will be about
A) 8 billion.
B) 20 billion.
C) 15 billion.
D) 9 billion.

pulseh14   68   1 Reply

Suliman

Which of the following human activities has resulted in the conversion of nearly 50% of the Earth's ...

Which of the following human activities has resulted in the conversion of nearly 50% of the Earth's ...

Which of the following human activities has resulted in the conversion of nearly 50% of the Earth's land surface?
A) Construction of roads and bridges
B) Construction of all homes and buildings
C) Agricultural production of crop and animal products
D

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Tifany

A country with a declining fertility rate that is below 2.0

A country with a declining fertility rate that is below 2.0

A country with a declining fertility rate that is below 2.0
A) is graying.
B) has a population declining in size.
C) is increasingly common in highly developed nations.
D) All of these are true.

Hellohi21   68   1 Reply

Tomeau

Fragile states Somalia and Haiti share

Fragile states Somalia and Haiti share

Fragile states Somalia and Haiti share
A) widespread extreme poverty, lack of a functional governments, and are conflict-prone.
B) low total fertility rates, moderately strong economies, and incomes from ecotourism.
C) an aging population, many femal

loweba1   68   1 Reply

GOJES

Agricultural fields that must constantly be irrigated to sustain a crop especially in semi-arid ...

Agricultural fields that must constantly be irrigated to sustain a crop especially in semi-arid ...

Agricultural fields that must constantly be irrigated to sustain a crop especially in semi-arid regions like the American southwest will eventually
A) produce sinkholes.
B) lose most of their minerals and salts.
C) accumulate toxic levels of salts fr

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amanda42898

Even though a tremendous amount of the sun's energy strikes the Earth every day, why doesn't the ...

Even though a tremendous amount of the sun's energy strikes the Earth every day, why doesn't the ...

Even though a tremendous amount of the sun's energy strikes the Earth every day, why doesn't the Earth overheat?
A) Much of the heat melts rocks, forming lava deep inside the Earth.
B) Most of the energy is used in photosynthesis to help plants grow

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aaronF1234

The 1975 Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution, the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the ...

The 1975 Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution, the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the ...

The 1975 Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution, the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and the 2014 Global Ocean Commission all stress the
A) need to stop the global spread of ocean-water borne diseases.
B) urgent need to prevent nat

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gadryden2

The specific design of a modern landfill requires a plastic liner that is most essential in ...

The specific design of a modern landfill requires a plastic liner that is most essential in ...

The specific design of a modern landfill requires a plastic liner that is most essential in landfills located in the state of
A) Utah.
B) Colorado.
C) Florida.
D) Texas.

orengo   68   1 Reply

Bkalid

Use the energy conversions table to determine how many joules (J) a 60-Watt light bulb uses in one hour.

Use the energy conversions table to determine how many joules (J) a 60-Watt light bulb uses in one hour.

[html]Use the energy conversions table to determine how many joules (J) a 60-Watt light bulb uses in one hour.

spruckj   68   1 Reply

Cass Stein

In most environments, two or more organisms occupy identical niches. (True or false?)

In most environments, two or more organisms occupy identical niches. (True or false?)

In most environments, two or more organisms occupy identical niches. True or False?

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tyressjones

The top ten warmest years in the instrumental record have all occurred in the past 15 years.

The top ten warmest years in the instrumental record have all occurred in the past 15 years.

The top ten warmest years in the instrumental record have all occurred in the past 15 years.

dada83   69   1 Reply

zudomusti

When did truly global temperature measurements begin?

When did truly global temperature measurements begin?

When did truly global temperature measurements begin?
A) Mid 1600s
B) Late 1700s
C) Mid 1800s
D) Late 1900s

dada83   69   1 Reply

bigrob1979

The ocean mixed layer extends to a depth of about:

The ocean mixed layer extends to a depth of about:

The ocean mixed layer extends to a depth of about:
A) 100 m
B) 400 m
C) 1000 m
D) 5000 m

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bigrob1979

In the western Pacific, tropical cyclones are known as:

In the western Pacific, tropical cyclones are known as:

In the western Pacific, tropical cyclones are known as:
A) Hurricanes
B) Typhoons
C) Cyclones
D) Tsunamis

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dada83

Scientists think that this cycle phenomenon be the trigger for ENSO events:

Scientists think that this cycle phenomenon be the trigger for ENSO events:

Scientists think that this cycle phenomenon be the trigger for ENSO events:
A) Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation
B) Monsoon
C) Madden Julian Oscillation
D) Pacific Decadal Oscillation

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dada83

Which species actually benefited by the Permian extinction?

Which species actually benefited by the Permian extinction?

Which species actually benefited by the Permian extinction?
A) Birds
B) Mammals
C) Reptiles
D) Humans

dada83   69   1 Reply

zudomusti

The Amazon Rainforest has been relatively intact for the past 1-2 million years.

The Amazon Rainforest has been relatively intact for the past 1-2 million years.

The Amazon Rainforest has been relatively intact for the past 1-2 million years.

dada83   69   1 Reply

bigrob1979

Most glaciers in the Himalaya Mountains are losing ice, but some are actually increasing in size.

Most glaciers in the Himalaya Mountains are losing ice, but some are actually increasing in size.

Most glaciers in the Himalaya Mountains are losing ice, but some are actually increasing in size.

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dada83

What is the current rate of sea level rise observed via satellites?

What is the current rate of sea level rise observed via satellites?

What is the current rate of sea level rise observed via satellites?
A) 1.8 mm/yr
B) 3.1 mm/yr
C) 1.8 cm/yr
D) 3.1 m/yr

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zudomusti

Consider Figures 8.11 and 8.20. What appears to be the relationship between the CO2 emitted per ...

Consider Figures 8.11 and 8.20. What appears to be the relationship between the CO2 emitted per ...

Consider Figures 8.11 and 8.20. What appears to be the relationship between the CO2 emitted per capita (per person) and the economic development of that country? How do these two figures help to explain why there is so much resistance to reducing CO2

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dada83

Social conservatives in the United States think that ratifying the Kyoto Protocol will:

Social conservatives in the United States think that ratifying the Kyoto Protocol will:

Social conservatives in the United States think that ratifying the Kyoto Protocol will:
A) Slow the U.S. economy
B) Raise taxes
C) Decrease personal liberty
D) All of the above

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dada83

Which of the following statements about climate change would be considered science denial?

Which of the following statements about climate change would be considered science denial?

Which of the following statements about climate change would be considered science denial?
A) "Scientists all say climate is changing in order to get grant money."
B) "Climate change may partly be the result of natural cycles

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ebuch_2200

What unit is typically used to describe how much power is used globally?

What unit is typically used to describe how much power is used globally?

What unit is typically used to describe how much power is used globally?
A) Megawatts
B) Terawatts
C) Joules
D) Kilowatts/hour

ebuch_2200   69   2 Replies

ebuch_2200

Which form of natural gas extraction has become very controversial?

Which form of natural gas extraction has become very controversial?

Which form of natural gas extraction has become very controversial?
A) Mountain top removal
B) Offshore drilling
C) Hydraulic fracturing
D) Tar sand removal

dada83   69   1 Reply

bigrob1979

How much will it cost U.S. taxpayers to revamp the aging power grid to allow consumers to generate ...

How much will it cost U.S. taxpayers to revamp the aging power grid to allow consumers to generate ...

How much will it cost U.S. taxpayers to revamp the aging power grid to allow consumers to generate their own energy and to "sell back" extra energy?
A) Millions
B) Billions
C) Trillions
D) None of the above

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dada83

If a pregnant woman contracts influenza in the first trimester of pregnancy, her child is 7 times mo

If a pregnant woman contracts influenza in the first trimester of pregnancy, her child is 7 times mo

If a pregnant woman contracts influenza in the first trimester of pregnancy, her child is 7 times more likely than other individuals to develop schizophrenia in his or her lifetime. This may explain why
   A.   
people who live in rural area ar

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bio_man

How does the lesson of Rapa Nui apply to the modern world?

How does the lesson of Rapa Nui apply to the modern world?

How does the lesson of Rapa Nui apply to the modern world?

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illustrasyon

Carrying capacity is ________. (Multiple Choice)

Carrying capacity is ________. (Multiple Choice)

Carrying capacity is ________.
A) a measure of the ability of a system to support life
B) a social movement dedicated to protecting the natural world
C) strategic decision-making and planning aimed at balancing the use of resources

Pramila   69   1 Reply

illustrasyon

Which of the following is NOT associated with divergent plate boundaries?

Which of the following is NOT associated with divergent plate boundaries?

Which of the following is NOT associated with divergent plate boundaries?
A) Hawaiian volcanic islands
B) rising magma
C) mid-ocean ridges
D) new crust
E) Iceland

Pramila   69   1 Reply

euroemy

Global climate change may produce major shifts in biomes for any given location because ________.

Global climate change may produce major shifts in biomes for any given location because ________.

Global climate change may produce major shifts in biomes for any given location because ________.
A) biodiversity and day length will change
B) mean temperature, precipitation, and water chemistry will change
C) many species may become

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ShineWonder

In the textbook's graph showing TFR as a function of GDP per capita (Figure 6.19), the fertility ...

In the textbook's graph showing TFR as a function of GDP per capita (Figure 6.19), the fertility ...

In the textbook's graph showing TFR as a function of GDP per capita (Figure 6.19), the fertility rate declines as the GDP per capita increases. There are two outliers though: Saudi Arabia and Israel have much higher fertility rates than other co

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illustrasyon

Briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages of monocultures.

Briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages of monocultures.

Briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages of monocultures.

Pramila   69   1 Reply

euroemy

Polar bears are appearing more frequently in human settlements in the Canadian Arctic. Explain the ...

Polar bears are appearing more frequently in human settlements in the Canadian Arctic. Explain the ...

Polar bears are appearing more frequently in human settlements in the Canadian Arctic. Explain the two very different interpretations of this fact and how they are used to argue for a) decrease and b) increase in the number of permits for polar bears

Pramila   69   1 Reply

Rohcodom

The wood thrush makes its nest in woodlands in southeastern Canada. As patches of woods become ...

The wood thrush makes its nest in woodlands in southeastern Canada. As patches of woods become ...

The wood thrush makes its nest in woodlands in southeastern Canada. As patches of woods become smaller, and with more of their perimeter exposed, increasing numbers of wood thrush nests have eggs laid in them by the brown-headed cowbird. Cowbirds liv

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illustrasyon

________ account(s) for 1/5 of the Earth's freshwater supply.

________ account(s) for 1/5 of the Earth's freshwater supply.

________ account(s) for 1/5 of the Earth's freshwater supply.
A) Groundwater
B) Surface water
C) Icecaps
D) Lakes

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euroemy