2. North American tall-grass prairies have declined for all of the following reasons except: A. reintroduction of the bison has prevented mature species (trees) from displacing grasses B. suppression of wildfires has resulted in a decline in soil nutrients C. introduction of cattle to the prairies has led to overgrazing of the native grasses D. intensive agriculture, using the plow, has increased soil erosion E. excessive nitrogen gases, primarily from automobile exhaust, have reduced biodiversity

2. North American tall-grass prairies have declined for all of the following reasons except: A. reintroduction of the bison has prevented mature species (trees) from displacing grasses B. suppression of wildfires has resulted in a decline in soil nutrients C. introduction of cattle to the prairies has led to overgrazing of the native grasses D. intensive agriculture, using the plow, has increased soil erosion E. excessive nitrogen gases, primarily from automobile exhaust, have reduced biodiversity

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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