Which of the following does NOT describe an externality? A: A flower farm is located in a semi-urban part of town. The flowers attract pollinators that help nearby farms but also provoke allergies for some of the local residents. B: A cranberry farm releases acidic water into a nearby river that is an important habitat for many native species. C: A firm voluntarily adopts a new technology that reduces how much pollution it emits into the air, resulting in cleaner air for everyone. D: An industrial-scale farm uses high amounts of pesticides which reduces the farm’s ability to produce food over the longer term.

Q: Billions of dollars are invested in strategies to reduce the spread of infectious diseases within…

A: Animal and plant diseases represent a serious danger to food security, sanitation, public economies,…

Q: The odor of your underarms is different than the odor of your feet because:  a. pathogenic bacteria…

A: Body odor is caused by bacterial metabolism on skin. Bacteria convert odorless compounds in sweat to…

Q: detail the effect of spraying organophosphate insecticides on the mosquito population at the French…

A: Organic compounds containing phosphorus, the therefore referred to as organophosphorus compounds…

Q: a) B, C & D b) C & D c) B d) A

A: The distribution of a particular species depends on their ecological niche. In this area the species…

Q: Ragwort is a noxious weed. It is a major problem in Victoria’s Strzelecki, Otway and Dandenong…

A: Senecio jacobaea, commonly known as Jacobaea vulgaris, is a very common wild flower in the family…

Q: Which of the following is an example of extended deterrence? A. Israel warned Hezbollah (a non-state…

A: The objective of the question is to identify which of the given scenarios is an example of extended…

Q: Give an example of an invasive animal species. How and what are the threats they pose to the native…

A: Invasive species are that organisms who are overpopulated and puts a negative impact on environment…

Q: . Does blustery climate affects an area to cause rapid spread of fire broke out. give independent…

A: An experiment contains mainly two types of variables, independent variable and dependent variable.

Q: What is the interaction exhibited by the organism named epiphyte and hardwood tree? a.)mutualism…

A: Epiphytes are capable of synthesizing their own food. It obtains water and nutrients from the…

Q: true? false?

A: The nephron is the basic functional and structural unit of the kidney. It consists of the tubule and…

Q: Animals can be grouped into two METABOLIC groups. (Remember: Metabolism refers to how animals get…

A: Macromolecules (biomolecules) are being synthesized and converted into other at constant rate with…

Q: Background: An area has two different Anopheles species, species A and species B.  Both can vector…

A: Mosquito resting behaviour can be divided into two categories- An endophilic mosquito is defined as…

Q: Which of the following statements is false regarding the advantages of pesticides? A. The only…

A: Pesticides include chemical compounds which prevent the growth of crops harming pests and weeds.…

Q: important invention? A.a roller-tube culturing technique B.a roller coaster ride at Johns Hopkins…

A: George Otto Get what's the cell biologists at Johns Hopkins University. He spent over 35 years…

Q: What was the word "symbiosis" was originally invented to describe? a.) Species benefitting each…

A: Introduction  Ecology is the study of interactions between living things, such as humans, and their…

Q: What is the problem of zebra mussels, and invasive species (see Case Study 11.1 in Natural Resource…

A: Invasive species are the introduced species in a particular area where they divide continuously and…

Q: What negative effects does pesticides have on environment, if it was to be dumped into a ditch, a…

A: Pesticides can contaminate our environment by soil, water, turf, and other vegetation. environmental…

Q: 1. As with any growing city, construction in the Jacksonville area can mean that ecosystem areas…

A: The growing up of industries, constructions pose a threat to the flora and fauna of that area. The…

Q: poorly developed public transportation system that affects people’s ability to see a health care…

A: Barrier is the any type of disturbance

Q: Before a new shopping center can be built on previously undeveloped land, the builders must submit a…

A: Environment concerns include global warming , air pollution, water pollution and soil pollution…

Q: What is the direct mechanism of ATP synthesis during the electron transport phase of cellular…

A: In a cellular respiration, glucose molecule is broken down to get carbon-dioxide and water. Some of…

Q: How do you analyse air pollution data? (Compare different methods of analysis)

A: Air pollution refers to the release of pollutants into the air that is detrimental to the health of…

Q: discuss methods used to control vector-borne diseases, specifically mosquitos. 1) Is there one…

A: Note:- Sorry, as per the honor code we are not allowed to share personal opinions however we will…

Q: Which of the following sentences is not true: a. Incidence rates describe the occurrence of new…

A: According to the Bartleby guidelines only one question out of multiple questions can be answered at…

Q: Malaria is caused by a microbe that completes part of its sexual life cycle in a mosquito and part…

A: 16 - False statement is B = The mosquito would be considered a reservoir. 17=False staement is C…

Q: Which of the following was NOT a cascade effect from introdueing wolves into Yellowstone? A. The…

A: Answers : the correct option would be according to question - A) the change in the shape/path of…

Q: The United States has banned the use of the pesticide DDT. Does this mean that DDT can no longer…

A: The first of the current synthetic insecticides, DDT (dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane), was…

Q: Place the following elements in the strategy to control mosquito populations in the correct order…

A: Ans: Mosquito control: There are various ways by which mosquito population can be control like…

Q: At a global scale, harmful algal blooms (HABS) are appearing in many places, often new places, and…

A: Florida has struggled many years for the extensive algal-bloom. The blue-green algae that spreads…

Q: Mention the relationship where a species generates poisonous particles which harm other species.

A: An ecological community is defined as a group of actually or potentially interacting species living…

Q: Select all of the statements about C, plants that are true. As well, select the plant that is an…

A: Many of desert or dryland plants are CAM-plants which use the C4 pathway at the time of night. They…

Q: You are a researcher researching Zika virus, a mosquito-borne pathogen. The number of cases of Zika…

A: Zika infection disease is caused by a infection that's primarily spread by Aedes mosquitos that…

Q: 9)In the video, Dr. Paine says, "all animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than…

A: Answer:- Option B is the correct choice. Some animals have greater effects on their ecosystem than…

Q: Explain how climate change causes the ecosystem to become unstable. Include pollution in your…

A: Climate is long term weather of a particular area. It may be hot, cold, moderate to severe.

Q: prescription drugs in the waterways and marine

A: Pharmaceuticals get into the water supply via human excretion and by drugs being flushed down the…

Q: Describe an environmentally friendly way to remove roaches from your home. Describe how this method…

A: Roaches are the common pest problems affecting the majority of households. Infestations by roaches…

Q: 6.) What is adaptation? It is a physical or behavioral characteristic that helps _  a.) plant and…

A: According to our guideline we can answer only the first three subparts of a question. So, please…

Q: Some grass species use the C3 photosynthetic pathway and other grass species use the C4…

A: Photosynthesis is the process which is responsible for making food by utilising carbon dioxide,…

Q: How do we sometimes benefit from introduced species that are not invasive?

A: An invasive species can be described as the species of organism that becomes overly populated and…

Q: The national malaria control agency sends in a new person to develop a malarial control strategy.…

A: The Anopheles mosquito acts as the vector for the transmission of the malarial parasite Plasmodium.…

Q: 2 3 4 Ramp Kernel, Oil room, Press, Sterilizer Boiler, Engine Water treatment. Workshop 82.2-98.1…

A: A.)  Based on the given information it is very evident that the highest amount of noise pollution is…

Q: Which of the following statements are correct? * Extended trade territories, increased travels as…

A: I ) Correct : Due to extension of territories,  travel and increasing in human population , an…

Q: Fighting disease is an ongoing process. Sanitation inspections are a fundamental part of that fight.…

A: Sanitation is the process of controlling or killing the pathogenic organism that could cause…

Q: the appropriate ecologic model for Mr. Cruz

A: Some widely used models of disease causation in epidemiology are triangle or epidemiological triad,…

Air Pollution

The excess accumulation of pollutants or undesirable alterations in the environment and its resources such as air, water, and land can be referred to as pollution. Pollution affects the components of the environment. Pollution is considered a global issue as it is showing harmful effects worldwide. Metropolitan cities are more impacted by pollution than countryside or villages.