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
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
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.
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