Describe three consequences of tropical deforestation other than loss of biodiversity

What will be an ideal response?


Deforestation leads to an increase in albedo, increased runoff, and decreased evapo-transpiration, which, in turn, can reduce rainfall and increase temperatures..

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Which of the following would undergo secondary succession?

a. cooled volcanic lava b. an abandoned parking lot c. a heavily polluted stream that has been cleaned up d. a bare rock outcrop e. a newly created shallow pond

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A company that produces household cleaners decides to produce a "green" version of its products, even though the formulas are virtually unchanged compared to the original formulas. This is an example of __________.

a. Ecolabeling b. Greenwashing c. Ecofeminism d. Whitewashing

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The critical factors in species survival of the Permian extinction are wide geographic distribution and tolerance of broad temperature ranges

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Convergence resulting in rising atmospheric motion at the surface can occur in all of the following settings EXCEPT

A. air encountering topographic barriers like mountains. B. air moving from a large body of land to a large body of water. C. collision of two wind systems like along the equator. D. where upper air flow speeds up and there is upper air divergence.

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