The green revolution affected Indonesia's food supply in a positive way. Comment on its effects on the country's ecological footprint
What will be an ideal response?
The green revolution has increased Indonesia's ecological footprint. These nontraditional practices can require 100 times more energy and minerals than the old-fashioned ways. Environmental damage is also often greater.
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Recent outbreaks of the dangerous dinoflagellate Pfisteria in the waters off North Carolina have been linked to hog farming inland of the coast. What is the connection between the two?
What will be an ideal response?
A pH of 4 is __________ times more __________ than a pH of 7
a. 3; basic b. 3; acidic c. 1000; neutral d. 1000; basic e. 1000; acidic
An antigenic ________ occurs when genome segments from different influenza strains recombine.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).