Savanna and _____ are the two types of grassland. a. tropical grassland b. Mediterranean grassland c. temperate grassland d. None of the above Which energy resource leaves toxic heavy metals after the purification process? a. Natural Gas b. Coal c. Geothermal Energy d. None of the Above

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A: Oligotrophs are the organisms that can live in a nutrient deficient environment. The growth rate,…

Q: A scientist finds that the gross primary productivity of the grasslands of the central United States…

A: Primary production is the process by which organic compounds are formed from atmospheric or aqueous…

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A: Ecosystem is composed of biotic and abiotic factors. Biotic factors or biotic components are the…

Q: Exploitation of patent of biological resources of other nations is called as A. Biosafety B.…

A: Biological resources are the all of the biological constituent of a ecosystem which are part of it…

Q: The total amount of energy taken up by producers through photosynthesis in an ecosystem is known…

A: EXPLANATION evaporation- It is a process in which water changes from a liquid state to a gaseous…

Q: Thermal stratification in a lake a. is not modified by fall and spring overturn. b. leads to…

A: Thermal stratification in a lake is the formation of two different layers on the basis of…

Q: What ecosystem services do grassland biome offer? a. Provides recreation b. It maintains…

A: Introduction: Grasslands occur where there is insufficient regular rainfall to allow forest growth…

Q: Which of the following is not a fossil fuel?   a. natural gas   b. coal   c. wood   d. petroleum

A: Introduction :- Plants and animals decompose to produce fossil fuels. These fuels, which can be…

Q: Michael wants to build a new storage shed and is considering clearing some trees from his land to…

A: Michael wants to clear some tress and use it as lumber for building a new storage shed.

Q: Which of the following processes lead to desertification of land in semi-arid areas? A. excessive…

A: Desertification is a form of dryland land degradation in which biological fertility is lost as a…

Q: Nonbiological industrial 50 combustion 20 lightning Biological microorganisms on 10 90 agricultural…

A: Nitrogen cycle is a biochemical process that happens in the environment in which nitrogen is…

Q: If there are many greenhouse gases, why is only carbon dioxide considered a cause of global…

A: Ecology is the study of interaction of organisms with one another and with the environment. Ecology…

Q: A researcher measures the amount of mercury (a persistant toxic chemical) in the fish of a lake…

A: On the surface of the Earth, fresh water is a valuable resource. It also supports a wide range of…

Q: Desertification typically happens becausea. deserts naturally expand in size.b. humans allow…

A: A desert is defined as a barren or empty area of landscape where very little precipitation and…

Q: Do you think oil drilling should be permitted in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge? Describe it's…

A: The Arctic National Wildlife refuge (ANWR) is the largest national wildlife refuge located in the…

Q: 1 12 Which is not a cause of global warming? b) Sea level rise a) Forestation 25540LED c)…

A: Global warming is caused by -  Greenhouse gases Variation in solar activity Heat trapping gases…

Q: Which of the following approaches would be the most effective way to reduce greenhouse carbon…

A: When greenhouse gases form a protective layer around the Earth that captures some of the heat rays…

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A: Introduction: A biome is a large distinct ecological community of plants and animals living together…

Q: This biome is a tropical grassland interspersed with widely spaced trees. (a) temperate rain forest…

A: The two main components of nature are biotic and abiotic factors. There is a continuous interaction…

Q: Global climate change is predicted to cause increased water temperatures. Explain how an increase in…

A: According to guidelines we have to answer the first question only. so please kindly post the…

Q: Earth’s largest carbon reservoir is______ . a. the atmosphere c. seawater b. sediments and rocks d.…

A: Answer is b.) sediments and rocks.

Q: What are additional benefits of switching to climate safe energy sources apart from reducing…

A: The gases that are responsible for the absorption and emission of radiant energy within the thermal…

Q: Which of the following characteristics about biome A is not true?    A. Vegetation that is adapted…

A: Thank you for the question Answer  :-from the above pyramid it is clear that the biome corresponds…

Q: ____ generated power is the number 1 source of renewable energy in the United States. a) Wind b)…

A: Renewable source of energy can be withdrawn from sun, wind or water so as to tackle climate change.…

Q: Which practice might be described as carbon sequestration?   A. capturing carbon dioxide from…

A: Introduction - Carbon sequestration is process of long term storage of carbon that has a immediate…

Q: Which of the following describes industrial agriculture? a) Included the use of biotechnology b)…

A: Industrial agriculture entails rising the use of farm fields in able to produce the highest…

Q: Agriculture & Sustainability/Food Systems/Environmental Economics: Conventional/modern intensive…

A: Intensive farming is an agricultural intensification and mechanization system that aims to maximise…

Q: Farming which of the following would require the most resources?

A: Farming of Deer doesn't need much resources,one can just provide basic grazing land or plants supply…

Q: Awildfire burns a region of a healthy grasslands ecosystem. Which climax community will MOST LIKELY…

A: Question- wildfire burns a region of a healthy grasslands ecosystem. Which climax community will…

Q: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is an example of а. Техas. b. gyres. c. plastic. d. a fishing…

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A: The effects of climate change span are the physical environment  and human societies. It  includes…

Q: Anthropogenic activities have increased the amount of biologically-active nitrogen in ecosystems by:…

A: Anthropogenic activities mean activities performed by human. Human activities such as burning of…

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Q: What is the main problem with using desalination to increase water supplies?  Group of answer…

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Q: Levels of CO2 and methane in the atmosphere have been increasing over the years. What effect is this…

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A: Ecology is the study of interaction of organisms with one another and with the environment. Ecology…

Q: Which of the following is NOT a question suitable for scientific inquiry? Select an answer  a Which…

A: Ethics is a set of views about what is right and wrong.

Q: Humans have been using oil, mined from the earth, for the last 150 years to power our homes, cars,…

A: What factors contribute to the depletion of our natural resources: Overcrowding,  Waste and…

Q: NASA describes desertification as the wearing down of the land, a reduction in land productivity…

A: Desertification is the process by which natural or human causes reduce the biological productivity…

Q: This photograph was taken at a location on Mount Saint Helens called Meta Lake. The area was…

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Q: Answer these questions A) State effects of acid rain B) What are the effects of primary and…

A: Pollution is the introduction of contaminants or harmful pollutants into the natural environment…

Q: 3. _______________ soils have very low bulk density compared with mineral soils. a. Organic c.…

A: Soil is the upper layer of the earth crust.

Q: Which of the following is a renewable energy resource? I. Solar II. Wind III. Geothermal IV. Natural…

A: Energy is a necessary component without which we cannot fathom existing or carrying out any…

Q: Which of the following biomes is characterized by abundant water resources? a. deserts b. boreal…

A: Biome is a large ecological area comprising of many ecosystems in which biotic and abiotic…

Q: Which of the following factors maintain grassland biome? a. Natural fire b. High precipitation level…

A: Introduction Grassland biomes are made up of broad open grassy areas. Trees can be found, however…

Q: Human use of fossil fuels has what consequences? Group of answer choices a. increase in CO2…

A: Fossil fuels are remnants of animals and plants that thrived on the Earth millions of years ago. Due…

Q: The Burmese Python, an invasive species, has been introduced to the Florida Everglades, largely…

A: Introduction An invasive species is a species that is not native to a particular area. An invasive…

Terrestrial Ecosystem

An ecosystem is a collection of interconnected communities. It includes both living and non-living elements of specific strata. The terrestrial ecosystem is solely related to the ecosystem present on the land and covers 25 to 30% of the total earth’s surface area.