The text is a set of multiple-choice questions related to environmental science and biodiversity. Here are the transcriptions and explanations:---**29. Which action by humans could improve the quality of the air?**- A. building homes that use only oil (fossil fuel) furnaces for heat- B. buying cars that get more miles per gallon of gasoline- C. increasing the number of coal-burning power plants that generate electricity- D. cutting down forests to clear land for factories**30. Which action shows an increased understanding and concern by humans for nature?**- A. importing organisms that could become invasive to try stabilizing existing ecosystems- B. getting rid of pollution control laws for industries that promote technology- C. removing natural resources at a rate equal to the needs of humans- D. putting laws in place that regulate the number of animals hunted and killed each year**31. Ecosystems will have a greater chance of being stable over a long period of time if they have**- A. organisms imported by humans from other environments- B. a sudden change in climate- C. a diversity of organisms- D. predators eliminated from the food chain**32. Which of the following is NOT a way that humans can protect biodiversity?**- A. Developing state parks- B. Buying products that aren't sustainably sourced (palm oil, coffee, chocolate, etc.)- C. Using legislative policies to preserve biodiversity---_No graphs or diagrams are present on the page._

32. Ecosystems will have a greater chance of being stable over a long period of time if they have A. organisms imported by humans from other environments B. a sudden change in climate C. a diversity of organisms D. predators eliminated from the food chaiks

32. Ecosystems will have a greater chance of being stable over a long period of time if they have A. organisms imported by humans from other environments B. a sudden change in climate C. a diversity of organisms D. predators eliminated from the food chaiks

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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