Biological Science (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321976499
Author: Scott Freeman, Kim Quillin, Lizabeth Allison, Michael Black, Emily Taylor, Greg Podgorski, Jeff Carmichael
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 53, Problem 12PIAT
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The correctness and incorrectness of the given four statements, when parts of the Amazonian forest are clear-cut:
(a) “Nutrient export is likely to decline.”
(b) “Atmospheric CO2 is likely to decline.”
(c) “Soil moisture is likely to decline.”
(d) “Species diversity is likely to decline.”
Introduction:
Amazonian forests are highly productive and at the same time are highly fragile. These forests are facing a threat of extinction from the anthropogenic activities and global warming.
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