For each of the following actions, state one or moreof the three scientific principles of sustainabilitythat are involved: (a) recycling aluminum cans;(b) using a rake instead of a leaf blower; (c) walkingor bicycling to class instead of driving; (d) taking yourown reusable bags to a store to carry your purchaseshome; and (e) volunteering to help restore a prairieor other degraded ecosystem.

For each of the following actions, state one or moreof the three scientific principles of sustainabilitythat are involved: (a) recycling aluminum cans;(b) using a rake instead of a leaf blower; (c) walkingor bicycling to class instead of driving; (d) taking yourown reusable bags to a store to carry your purchaseshome; and (e) volunteering to help restore a prairieor other degraded ecosystem.

Biology 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172517

Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Publisher:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Chapter46: Ecosystems

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1VCQ: Figure 46.8 Why do you think the value for gross productivity of the primary producers is the same...

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