The opening of Rondonia to settlers caused deforestation and other ill effects in the country of ________
A) Canada
B) Mexico
C) Switzerland
D) Indonesia
E) Brazil
Answer: E
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A. Overcrowding B. Drought C. Competition D. Predation E. Stress
Which of the following results in the temperature range experienced by the ocean to be substantially less than that on land?
A) Deeper penetration of solar energy in the ocean B) Freshwater freezes at a lower temperature than saltwater C) The greater mixing on the continents versus the marine environment D) The increased evaporation over land compared to the ocean E) The lower heat capacity of water compared to rocks
The average American generates about ________ of municipal solid waste each year. (1 kg = 2.2 lbs.)
A) 625 kg B) 550 kg C) 350 kg D) 725 kg E) 400 kg
Farmers in LDCs choose to grow drug crops for export primarily because of
A) their market value in MDCs. B) their proximity to local markets. C) their inability to grow maize. D) their disdain for the freedoms enjoyed by developed countries. E) their desire to fund terrorist organizations.