____________________ fragment about 40% of the world's 237 largest rivers and alter and destroy terrestrial and aquatic habitats by reducing water flow and increasing storm damage.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Canals and dams
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Which structure makes up 71% of the earth's crust?
A. oceanic crust B. asthenosphere C. lithosphere D. continental crust E. geosphere
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Refraction only occurs when light crosses a boundary between different substances
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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The ________ system of timber harvesting involves leaving small numbers of mature trees in place to provide shelter for seedlings as they grow
A) clearcutting B) nursery-tree C) shelterwood D) single-tree selection E) "cherry-picking"
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