Compare and contrast the preservation of the Amazon Basin and the Pantanal, both in Brazil.
What will be an ideal response?
Brazil has the largest amount of land in protected status as of now. The majority of this protected land is in the Amazon basin. Nine new protected areas in the northern Amazon basin were established in 2006 (along the borders of Suriname and Guyana). About half of this newly protected land will be strictly protected and will create the largest tropical forest reserve in the world. In contrast to this is the Pantanal. This is the world's largest wetland/savanna complex (somewhat similar to the Florida everglades). Some of the regions of the Pantanal have even greater amounts of biodiversity than the Amazon basin. However, most of this region is privately owned and so far, very little of it has any protected status.
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The recent surge in growth in the mining sector is largely due to increased trade with which nation?
A) China B) United Kingdom C) United States D) Japan E) New Zealand
Why is lobbying so important?
A. Adding the amendments to appropriations bills changes policy. B. Since it is the first case to be heard, it will be used as an example in subsequent trials. C. Compensations for damages can be costly to a company, and the company wants to avoid this action. D. Whether or not a participant has the right to be heard determines if the case will progress. E. Personal contacts are the most effective way to persuade a legislator.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The migration of steel production to the 3rd World reflects the growing importance of
A) labor costs. B) government subsidies. C) taxes to the delivered cost of steel. D) all of the above. E) none of the above; production has not migrated there.