Forest clearing in a tropical rainforest ____
a. encourages arboreal animal life
b. leads to decomposition of forest litter
c. revitalizes the fertility of the soil
d. interrupts nutrient cycling between the vegetation and the soil
d
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Indonesia represents a nation in which
A) women are now having smaller families because of economic and social service constraints. B) there are excellent social services and employment opportunities for the middle income families. C) there is a high level of affluence, and women marry late and have large families. D) most people are subsistence farmers, poverty is widespread and both family size and child mortality are very high.
Total fertility rate refers to ________
A) the number of offspring born during a given year B) the average age at which females become sexually active C) the number of females giving birth during a given year D) the number of offspring that survive to become reproductive adults E) the potential number of offspring born per female in her reproductive years
What percentage of wood harvested in Africa is consumed for fuel?
A) 40% B) 20% C) 60% D) 90% E) 10%
A small-scale map portrays a large area in more generalized terms
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false