Which of the following would most reduce the productivity of a 10-acre forest?

A) Paving a 2-lane dirt road through the forest
B) Removing the topsoil from the forest
C) Cutting down the largest trees in the forest
D) Adding millions of earthworms to the forest soil


B

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A) 0.50 atm B) 1.0 atm C) 1.5 atm D) 2.0 atm

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How does material in soil move?

A. Clay minerals and other fine particles are carried downward. B. The upper part of soil loses material downward. C. Calcium carbonate can accumulate in the soil, especially in dry environments. D. Chemical ions leached from above can accumulate in the underlying zone. E. All of these choices are correct.

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What is the molar mass of water, H2O?

A) 17.01 g B) 18.02 g C) 17.01 amu D) 18.02 amu

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Explain how the controversial expansion of large-scale hog confinements (factory farms) in Iowa contributes to each of the following: 1) the politics of treadmills and 2) the invisible communities. Give examples.

What will be an ideal response?

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