Of the following statements about protected areas that havebeen established to preserve biodiversity, which one is notcorrect?(A) About 25% of Earth’s land area is now protected.(B) National parks are one of many types of protected areas.(C) Management of a protected area should be coordinatedwith management of the land surrounding the area.(D) It is especially important to protect biodiversity hot spots

Of the following statements about protected areas that havebeen established to preserve biodiversity, which one is notcorrect?(A) About 25% of Earth’s land area is now protected.(B) National parks are one of many types of protected areas.(C) Management of a protected area should be coordinatedwith management of the land surrounding the area.(D) It is especially important to protect biodiversity hot spots

BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)

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Chapter44: Human Effects On The Biosphere

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