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Author: Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
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Chapter 25, Problem 6SQ
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Introduction: Biodiversity (biological diversity) is the difference among organisms. From the population to the ecosystem, biodiversity takes place in all level of ecological organizations. The management of nature and biodiversity from the excessive rate of extinction and erosion of biotic interactions is called conservation biology.
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Ch. 25 - Describe at least two ways that human activities...Ch. 25 - Prob. 2RQCh. 25 - Describe the greenhouse effect. Make a list of...Ch. 25 - Prob. 4RQCh. 25 - Prob. 1SQCh. 25 - Prob. 2SQCh. 25 - Prob. 3SQCh. 25 - Greenhouse gases ________. a. slow the escape of...Ch. 25 - All the following are renewable energy sources...Ch. 25 - Prob. 6SQ
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