What effect does a lack of biodiversity have on humans?

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Many new products such as antibiotics have been developed from research on recently discovered species. Biodiversity refers to the number of species present in an area, but as habitats are destroyed and species die off, the unanticipated costs of decreasing biodiversity will likely far exceed the economic value of new farmlands. It is a cost that present and future generations will pay for.

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An absolute pressure gauge is submerged 50 m (1979 inches) below the surface of the ocean and reads P = 6.064 bar. This is P = 2434(inches of H2O), according to the unit conversions built into a particular calculator. Explain the apparent discrepancy between the pressure measurement and the actual depth of submersion.

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If sin A = 0.03843, what is angle A in decimal degrees? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth degree.

A. 2.17 B. 2.18 C. 2.19 D. 2.20

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A substance found in meat that can cause heart problems is called

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What is the purpose of the required auxiliary drain pan for attic installation of blower coil units?

A) To offset the negative pressure on the primary drain B) To keep water from ruining the ceiling if the primary drain stops up C) To make changing the drain pan easier D) To provide faster condensate water drainage

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