Which of the following is an example of how people use land? * to grow crops All three other choices. to preserve native species to harvest wood Why is it important to preserve farmland? * All three other choices. Farmland provides an important oxygen source for urban areas. Farmland moderates the temperature of urban areas. Farmland provides crops and fruits to support urban and rural populations.

Which of the following is an example of how people use land? * to grow crops All three other choices. to preserve native species to harvest wood Why is it important to preserve farmland? * All three other choices. Farmland provides an important oxygen source for urban areas. Farmland moderates the temperature of urban areas. Farmland provides crops and fruits to support urban and rural populations.

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter25: Human Impacts On The Biosphere

Section: Chapter Questions

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