Define evapotranspiration
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The transfer of water from the surface directly to the atmosphere, usually involving evaporation from the soil and respiration by plants.
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A) halo B) solar pillar C) mirage D) sun dog
Some species are good ____________________ because they live in all biomes and climates, respond promptly to changes in the environment, and are easy to mark and recapture.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The purpose of mitigation banking is to ____.
A. encourage sustainable fishing practices B. trade wetlands for forest lands C. allow for development of wetland for a fee D. require the restoration of all wetlands E. allow the destruction of wetlands if an equal wetland is created elsewhere
During the 1900s, the United States saw a transition from coal to natural gas furnaces, and today, few homes are directly heated with coal. All of the following are benefits of this transition except ________
A) a switch to a fuel that is much more abundant B) less truck traffic bringing fuel to homes C) a decrease in the release of greenhouse gases D) a decrease in acid precipitation