In nature, the waste outputs of one organism become the nutrient inputs of another organism, so that all of the earth's nutrients are endlessly recycled. Applying this concept to industry and manufacturing is called ____.
A. biomanufacturing
B. environmental sustainability
C. environmental economics
D. biomimicry
E. eco-industrialization
Answer: D
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a. an increase in some Buddhist practices in parts of Siberia. b. more active Christians--both Orthodox and Protestant c. the re-emergence of Islamic practices, especially in the Central Asian states. d. All of the above.
Despite its vast size, the ocean will likely not be able to provide enough food to alleviate future malnutrition and
starvation in the world. a. True b. False
A region with a small amount of arable land and a large number of farmers will have a(n)
A) efficient agricultural practice. B) low physiological density. C) overpopulation. D) high agricultural density. E) low arithmetic density.
Why are landslides more common on steep slopes?
A) Slope angle determines the relative magnitude of driving forces. B) Water flows much faster on steep slopes. C) The steeper the slope, the less vegetation plays a role in anchoring the slope. D) Steeper slopes typically are underlain by weaker Earth materials.