Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134326689
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 24, Problem 15TY
All of the following are practices that promote sustainability except:
a. planting large areas with the same crop
b. reducing consumption
c. recycling reusable materials
d. reducing fertility rates worldwide
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Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (8th Edition)
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2. Which problem is attributed primarily to the...Ch. 24 - Which of the following is the primary source of...Ch. 24 - Which of the following are associated with the...Ch. 24 - Prob. 5TYCh. 24 - Prob. 6TYCh. 24 - Which of the following would be most affected by...Ch. 24 - All of the following are water pollutants except:...Ch. 24 - Which environmental issue is most closely...Ch. 24 - All of the following are examples or sources of...Ch. 24 - The energy source raising the least concerns of...Ch. 24 - Prob. 12TYCh. 24 - Prob. 13TYCh. 24 -
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6. After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, many citizens...Ch. 24 - Many different energy sources can be used to...
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