How often will a flood of a 20-year magnitude occur? What will be an ideal response?


Over time, a flood of that magnitude will occur every 20 years. However, two 20-year floods can
occur the same year, or none can occur for 50 years.

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Use the figure above to answer the following question(s). Which of the two animals, the panda or the raccoon, is considered a generalist? Why?

What will be an ideal response?

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Harvesting fuelwood at unsustainably high rates often leads to ________

A) soil erosion and desertification B) increases in soil fertility C) more land being available for corn fields D) removal of pest insect species E) higher levels of plant biodiversity

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Which EU country has recently established formal border controls along one of its borders?

A) Germany B) France C) Italy D) Belgium E) Denmark

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Biotic potential

What will be an ideal response?

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