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Geography 132: Natural Landscapes Test #4: Chapters 19, 20, & 21 Essay Questions Points: 7 or 8 each 42) Explain Humboldt's life-zone concept. Give an example. (7 points) Humboldt’s life zone concept explains that plants and animals are present in groupings where the conditions are similar in the environment. There is also a relationship between the elevation and these plant communities. Each of these life zones have their own temperature, precipitation, and insolation. An example would be the types of plants located above timberline on a mountain versus the forests located toward the bottom of the mountain. 43) Discuss the extent of deforestation in the tropics and why it is such an important environmental issue. (7 points) Deforestation …show more content…

After a few years of farming this land, it is abandoned because the soil is exhausted of its resources. It is hard to replant the dominant trees because it takes 100-250 years for these trees to re-establish themselves. 44) Carl Sagan asked, "Who speaks for Earth?" Give an answer as to who does, who doesn't, who should, and why they should (in your own opinion). (7 points) The agency that speaks for Earth is the Environmental Protection Agency. This agency puts in place standards or requirements for firms to follow regarding their emissions. Inspections can and may also be completed by this agency to make sure the firm is following the standards or requirements. Most individuals do not speak for Earth. They believe that it is just the place where we live, but it is much more to the individuals who should be speaking for Earth. Individuals who believe that life was put on Earth in one stroke should be speaking for Earth because it can also be taken out in one stroke. Everyone should speak for the Earth because we live here. It is important that we respect the resources we have and not affect the Earth’s

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