Environmental and Conservation Biology

The gene pool refers to all of the genetic information within a

The gene pool refers to all of the genetic information within a

The gene pool refers to all of the genetic information within a
A) cell.
B) individual.
C) population.
D) species.

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GeoExp

When trees are harvested and removed,

When trees are harvested and removed,

When trees are harvested and removed,
A) soil temperature decreases.
B) the rate of soil erosion increases.
C) the rate of decomposition decreases.
D) the rate of mineralization (transformation of organic compounds into inorganic

Yoshi   237   3 Replies

GeoExp

The preparation and publication of the book Silent Spring represented which stage of the policy life

The preparation and publication of the book Silent Spring represented which stage of the policy life

The preparation and publication of the book Silent Spring represented which stage of the policy life cycle?
A) control
B) implementation
C) formulation
D) recognition

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JesuisMel

9. (a) What are three (3) sources of fires in natural ecosystems and discuss how to reduce the ...

9. (a) What are three (3) sources of fires in natural ecosystems and discuss how to reduce the ...

9. (a) What are three (3) sources of fires in natural ecosystems and discuss how to reduce the potential frequency of occurrence due to human factors.

hswgirl92   237   2 Replies

Anonymous

How are populations categorized by the roles they play in an ecosystem?

How are populations categorized by the roles they play in an ecosystem?

please use 6th grade vocabulary like abiotic, biotic, ecosystem and so on. i REALLY need this for my science project!

Firefighter12   236   1 Reply

rizkallah15

Does anyone know the evolution of the panda?

Does anyone know the evolution of the panda?

At least their names and where and when they came in and if possible some pics of them.

juarez2598   236   2 Replies

smithjohn6555

Are there any animals who are struggling with something relate to evoutionaly concepts?

Are there any animals who are struggling with something relate to evoutionaly concepts?

and how does this animal  impact the environmental or behavioral of the animals? other than polar bear

hsnu1010   236   2 Replies

Darliff

Which of the following might best help grasses in a lawn that have been growing in a soil that has a

Which of the following might best help grasses in a lawn that have been growing in a soil that has a

Which of the following might best help grasses in a lawn that have been growing in a soil that has a high percentage of clay?
A) adding fertilizer in the spring and fall
B) adding lime in the spring to neutralize the pH of the soil
C)

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JesuisMel

Straightening rivers improves water quality, expands breeding areas for birds and fish, and reduces ...

Straightening rivers improves water quality, expands breeding areas for birds and fish, and reduces ...

Straightening rivers improves water quality, expands breeding areas for birds and fish, and reduces the number of invasive species. True or False?

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tyressjones

What happens if a human consumed Juglone?

What happens if a human consumed Juglone?

Molecular formula: C10H6O3
A natural herbicide and dye known for centuries. Usually found in black walnut trees. Cabbage, eggplant, pepper, tomato, and potatoes are listed as highly sensitive of juglone.

All help is greatly appreciated, thanks.

lenadamelio   235   1 Reply

julia.s

Can you work in benefit of animals as a chemical engineer?

Can you work in benefit of animals as a chemical engineer?

I'm planning on being a chemical engineer when I exit high school this year. However my passion is for animals so I was wondering if there was a field available where I could be hands on with animals in this profession. Any information will help I

judybug58   235   1 Reply

tracynfar

What is the ecosystem like in a wheat field?

What is the ecosystem like in a wheat field?

What is the ecosystem like in a wheat field?

Fiolet   235   2 Replies

legosinmyegos

Tsunami can take several hours to cross the ocean because

Tsunami can take several hours to cross the ocean because

Tsunami can take several hours to cross the ocean because
A) they move slowly
B) they are so high that wind impedes their progress
C) the travel distances are great
D) the ocean is too deep to transmit the waves

Hog95   235   3 Replies

GeoExp

calculating stream flow?

calculating stream flow?

If a stream has an average depth of 3 meters, an average width of 4 meters, and an average stream velocity of 0.25 m/s, what is the discharge rate or streamflow (Q)?

A) 0.187 m3/s
B) 3 m3/s
C) 12 m3/s
D) 48 m3/s
 

mojochamp4   235   1 Reply

bio_man

What are the three basic steps in the recycling loop? What is the step that needs the most attention

What are the three basic steps in the recycling loop? What is the step that needs the most attention

What are the three basic steps in the recycling loop? What is the step that needs the most attention if the recycling loop is going to work?

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Nimaa

We would expect that in a community with mounting air and water pollution problems, the

We would expect that in a community with mounting air and water pollution problems, the

We would expect that in a community with mounting air and water pollution problems, the
A) economy of the region would decline.
B) unemployment rates would drop.
C) health care would become less important.
D) population would incr

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JesuisMel

Which of the following will increase the US demand for foreign oil?

Which of the following will increase the US demand for foreign oil?

Which of the following will increase the US demand for foreign oil?
A) increasing the fuel efficiency of our transportation systems
B) developing alternatives to fossil fuels
C) decreasing the price of a gallon of gas
D) using nat

Alamojay   235   1 Reply

JesuisMel

Which of the following is FALSE?

Which of the following is FALSE?

Which of the following is FALSE?

A) CO2 is incorporated into organic compounds
B) CO2 is used by producers in photosynthesis
C) Reservoirs of carbon include fossil fuels
D) Reservoirs of carbon are found in sedimentary rock

quixie   235   2 Replies

quixie

The transition zone of a Biosphere Reserve is an area where

The transition zone of a Biosphere Reserve is an area where

The transition zone of a Biosphere Reserve is an area where
A) there are captive breeding programs to allow threatened species to increase their population sizes.
B) there are many human residents, and the goal is sustainable development.

tyressjones   235   3 Replies

amersroyal

How to grow Zooxanthellae without coral in a tank?

How to grow Zooxanthellae without coral in a tank?

I am trying to grow zooxanthellae for a sciene project and I can not find what nutrients need to be in the water for the zooxanthellae to grow. I only want to change the temperature so I need to keep all of the other variables such as nutrients, ligh

greeneyedjohn   235   11 Replies

bio_man

How can we preserve biodiversity in present day?

How can we preserve biodiversity in present day?

I have to make a Power Point Presentation on 'Biodiversity'& need some help.

n_m_m   234   3 Replies

fiona6197

Circle the correct answer: Translatory waves will be found in (deep / shallow) w

Circle the correct answer: Translatory waves will be found in (deep / shallow) w

Circle the correct answer: Translatory waves will be found in (deep / shallow) water.

barry   234   3 Replies

robertling

Which of the following bodies of water best represents a lotic ecosystem?

Which of the following bodies of water best represents a lotic ecosystem?

Which of the following bodies of water best represents a lotic ecosystem?
A) salt pond
B) marsh
C) oxbow lake
D) stream

Yoshi   234   3 Replies

GeoExp

Which one of the following best represents the relationship between cell respiration and photosynthe

Which one of the following best represents the relationship between cell respiration and photosynthe

Which one of the following best represents the relationship between cell respiration and photosynthesis?
A) Complimentary; one produces chemical energy in the form of glucose while the other releases energy from glucose.
B) Antagonistic; wh

Alamojay   234   1 Reply

JesuisMel

Passing along some old gardening advice, a neighbor says, "If you want a great garden,

Passing along some old gardening advice, a neighbor says, "If you want a great garden,

Passing along some old gardening advice, a neighbor says, "If you want a great garden,
A) keep the fungi and earthworms happy."
B) water deeply every day."
C) add at least 3 inches of sand and gravel to the soil every ye

Alamojay   234   1 Reply

JesuisMel

Which one of the following is classified as a reduced-risk pesticide?

Which one of the following is classified as a reduced-risk pesticide?

Which one of the following is classified as a reduced-risk pesticide?
A) chlordane
B) DDT
C) Mimic, a synthetic variation of ecdysone
D) mercury

Alamojay   234   1 Reply

JesuisMel

Artificial wetlands ________. (Multiple Choice)

Artificial wetlands ________. (Multiple Choice)

Artificial wetlands ________.
 
  A) are created using xeriscaping methods
  B) are the major program for replacing lost natural wetlands
  C) can help purify water and also provide recreational opportunities

bwebb03   234   1 Reply

CrazyNaut

Thatch tends to ____ water. (Multiple Choice)

Thatch tends to ____ water. (Multiple Choice)

Thatch tends to ____ water.
 
  A) trap
  B) absorb
  C) repel
  D) pollute

Question 2

Soil compaction does not result in:
 
  A) less pore space
  B) a softer surface

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jennamac0

A ________ tide occurs when the Moon and Sun are at right angles to the Earth. A

A ________ tide occurs when the Moon and Sun are at right angles to the Earth. A

A ________ tide occurs when the Moon and Sun are at right angles to the Earth.
A) low
B) high
C) spring
D) neap

Yoshi   233   2 Replies

Yoshi

A marine fish is ________ and tends to ________ water to/from the environment. A

A marine fish is ________ and tends to ________ water to/from the environment. A

A marine fish is ________ and tends to ________ water to/from the environment.
A) hyperosmotic; gain
B) hyperosmostic; lose
C) hypoosmotic; gain
D) hypoosmotic; lose

Yoshi   233   3 Replies

GeoExp

Which of the following is FALSE?

Which of the following is FALSE?

Which of the following is FALSE?

A) Heterotrophs depend on autotrophs for food
B) Primary consumers are carnivores
C) Secondary consumers are carnivores
D) Tertiary consumers are carnivores
E) None of the above

quixie   233   2 Replies

quixie

What is environmental sustainability?

What is environmental sustainability?

What is environmental sustainability?

micronat   232   1 Reply

BuggerFormic

What is my ecological niche? Biology!?

What is my ecological niche? Biology!?

Ok so today, my AP biology teacher said that on our quiz there would be a question asking what my ecological niche is.  How do I answer that?  I was thinking something along the lines of:
I am a student living in an environment where the seasons usu

jujs9322   232   1 Reply

nwachinemere

Other than cratering, an asteroid will have had little or no geological activy for which other object would t?

Other than cratering, an asteroid will have had little or no geological activy for which other object would t?

Other than cratering, an asteroid will have had little or no geological activy for which other object would this most likely be true ?

 Mercury
 Venus
 Mars
 None of the above.

Aniketos04   232   1 Reply

asylum1a5

In general, between 1990 and 2010, the fuel efficiency of vehicles sold in the United States has

In general, between 1990 and 2010, the fuel efficiency of vehicles sold in the United States has

In general, between 1990 and 2010, the fuel efficiency of vehicles sold in the United States has
A) increased dramatically, nearly doubling in this 20-year period.
B) increased by about 50%.
C) showed only a slight increase.
D) de

Alamojay   232   1 Reply

JesuisMel

Why has the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) been a subject of debate?

Why has the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) been a subject of debate?

Why has the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) been a subject of debate?

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Nimaa

What are the benefits and drawbacks of incinerating trash? How have these problems been dealt with i

What are the benefits and drawbacks of incinerating trash? How have these problems been dealt with i

What are the benefits and drawbacks of incinerating trash? How have these problems been dealt with in most developed countries?

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Nimaa

Marine protected areas are (Multiple Choice Question)

Marine protected areas are (Multiple Choice Question)

Marine protected areas are
A) the primary regions of commercial aquaculture.
B) successful and have proven vital to the recovery of many overfished regions.
C) primarily breeding regions where whales and dolphins rear their young.

Alamojay   232   1 Reply

JesuisMel

How are developing countries likely affected by the most recent global economic crisis?

How are developing countries likely affected by the most recent global economic crisis?

How are developing countries likely affected by the most recent global economic crisis?
A) Developed countries may increase aid to developing countries.
B) Developing countries will likely increase exports.
C) Developing countries may

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JesuisMel

Official allocation of government aid is directed

Official allocation of government aid is directed

Official allocation of government aid is directed
A) to regions most impacted by battles and other acts of war.
B) to areas most ravaged by infectious parasites such as malaria.
C) by world events and conflicts and by the strategic int

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JesuisMel