Which of the following would be most suited for some degree of human activity, such as selective logging?O A. Biological reservesO B. Buffer zonesO C. Core natural areasO D. National parksE. None of the above

Selective logging, also known as selective forest removal, is the practise of removing only a few…

Which of the following would be most suited for some degree of human activity, such as selective logging? A. Biological reserves B. Buffer zones C.Core natural areas D. National parks E. None of the above

Which of the following would be most suited for some degree of human activity, such as selective logging? A. Biological reserves B. Buffer zones C.Core natural areas D. National parks E. None of the above

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Chapter20: Ecosystems And The Biosphere

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Problem 8RQ: Which of the following biomes is characterized by abundant water resources? a. deserts b. boreal...

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Which of the following would be most suited for some degree of human activity, such as selective logging?
O A. Biological reserves
O B. Buffer zones
O C. Core natural areas
O D. National parks
E. None of the above

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