____________________ occurs when the productive potential of topsoil falls by 10% or more because of prolonged drought and human activities.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Desertification

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a) hybrids between facts and beliefs. b) the essential act of fabrication. c) the simultaneous creation of knowledge and actor networks. d) all of the above.

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All of the following cell types are particularly prone to damage from mutation-causing agents except

A) brain cells. B) bone marrow cells. C) cells in a developing fetus. D) cancer cells.

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Discuss the concept of wave as an illusion What will be an ideal response?

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In Central and South America, people are more likely to protect the natural environment because they are learning that __________.

- they will pay high fines or be sent to prison if they travel into these regions - the natural environment provides most of their basic needs - natural environments prevent the formation of damaging weather systems such as hurricanes - most of these systems are a major source of carbon dioxide

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