Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9781305073951
Author: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher: Cengage Learning
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Videos
Question
Chapter 48, Problem 10SQ
Summary Introduction
Introduction: Mostly the human behaviors have positively the potential not only to damage the particular species, but also to change the entire biomes. These activities ultimately increase the amount of pollutants in the environment. The main pollutants are various toxic gases such as carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, chlorofluorocarbon, and nitrogen oxide. Ongoing climate change affects the ecosystems throughout the world.
Expert Solution & Answer
Trending nowThis is a popular solution!
Students have asked these similar questions
Which one of the following is not caused due to the
PV power plants?
a. Land pollution
b. Battery Pollution
c. Eyesight problem
d. Earthquakes
Choose the letter of the correct answer:
1.) The main causative agent of ozone depletion is _______
a. mercury
b. lead
c. radioactive wastes
d. nuclear power plant
2.) Ozone is the protection of living organisms against _______
a. ozone
b. oxygen gas
c. stratosphere
d. none of these
3.) Forest type present in the Philippines ______
a. CFCs
b. NO2
c. SO2
d.SO3
Choose the correct answer.
Which of the following human activities involves stripping land to obtain ores?
A. Production of pest
B. Recycling of water
C. Desertification
D. Eutrophication of bodies of water
Chapter 48 Solutions
Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- The right granted by government to prevent others from the commercial use of biological resources invention is- A. Government grant B. Patent C. official document D. biopatentarrow_forwardS.1. Plant Organics produced gas. S.2. In shallow and moderate temperature hydrocarbon produced was gas. a. Statements 1 and 2 are both correct b. Statement 1 is correct, Statement 2 is wrong c. Statement 1 is wrong, Statement 2 is correct d. Statements 1 and 2 are both wrongarrow_forwardThe process whereby oxygen is depleted by the growth of microorganisms due to excess nutrients in aquatic systems is called ________. a. dead zoning b. eutrophication c. retrofication d. depletionarrow_forward
- The movement of mineral nutrients through organisms and their environment is called a ________ cycle. a. biological b. bioaccumulation c. biogeochemical d. biochemicalarrow_forwardThe process whereby nitrogen is brought into organic molecules is called ________. a. nitrification b. denitrification c. nitrogen fixation d. nitrogen cyclingarrow_forwardThe United States agency that sets and monitors standards for city water systems is the? A. Department of Agriculture (USDA) B. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) C. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) D. Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA)arrow_forward
- The ability of an ecosystem to return to its equilibrium state after an environmental disturbance is called ________. a. resistance b. restoration c. reformation d. resiliencearrow_forwardWhen the sulfur dioxide released from burning fossil fuels reacts with water vapor in clouds, sulfuric acid forms. a. Is sulfuric acid a primary or secondary pollutant? b. Is the pollution in this example point or non-point? C.Is the pollution in this example acute or chronic?arrow_forwardWe learned an ironic twist in the film called "The Other Inconvenient Truth." It was that a. agriculture creates more pollution than other sources, but we have to increase farming for the growing population b. that nitrogen in the soil is significant pollution, but if we don't use these fertilizers we will not have enough food c. That methane is produced by animals and by growing rice. So becoming vegetarian won't clear methane from the atmosphere. d. agriculture uses 70% of fresh water mined , causing a salt water pollution tooarrow_forward
- Desertification typically happens becausea. deserts naturally expand in size.b. humans allow overgrazing.c. desert animals wander into adjacent areas for food.d. humans tap into limited water supplies for their water needs in the nearby desert.arrow_forwardThe movement of water between the Earth's surface and atmosphere is the a. cycle of day and night b. weather cycle c. climate d. water cyclearrow_forwardIs the soil around Iqaluit, Nunavut is good for agriculture (growing crops like wheat, vegetables, or raising animals)?arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Nutrient Cycling | Soil Food Web School; Author: Dr Elaine's Soil Food Web School;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVhY4ssMtbI;License: Standard youtube license