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| is a species whose protection results in the protection of many other species as well. |
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| Even though there is a carbon cycle, it now appears that carbon dioxide levels are rising around the world. Which of the following best explains why this is true? |
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| The burning of fossil fuels releases more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. |
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| One reason there is more species diversity in the tropics is: |
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| there is more solar energy available in the tropics than in the temperate zones. |
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| According to the theory of island biogeography, which of the following islands should have the highest number of species at equilibrium? |
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| a large island near the continent |
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| What does it mean to say that a species is endangered? |
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| That species is in imminent danger of extinction. |
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| Which of the following is considered to be a greenhouse gas? |
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| Both b) and c) are correct. |
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| What does is mean to say a species is a “threatened” species? |
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| That species is not in immediate danger of extinction but is likely to be so in the near future. |
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| The first species of plants to grow in after a farm field is abandoned are often: |
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| In the United States, acid rain is most prevalent in: |
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| The most effective nature preserves: |
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| incorporate areas of high species diversity. |
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| Currently, the major threat to most large, land mammals is: |
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| ____________________ is responsible for the greatest loss of tropical forests. |
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| current extent and loss of tropical rain forests. |
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| The theory of island biogeography has value for conservation biology because: |
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| it gives us direction in the design of natural reserve areas. |
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| Given limited resources and the inability to conserve all of the endangered species on the planet, is it more important to conserve one endangered bird species or 1000 unknown bacterial species? |
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| This is not a question that can be answered scientifically or objectively. |
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| As a result of acid rain, some lakes in the northeastern United States have pH values as low as 4.0, which is ________________ more acidic than pure water. |
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| Which of the following is currently the leading cause of extinction? |
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| Biodiversity _________________ have been identified based on high biodiversity and imminent threats caused by human activities. |
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| Classifying animals as endangered or threatened: |
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| When sulfur burns, its IMMEDIATE product is: |
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| the gas sulfur dioxide (SO2). |
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