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Which of the following is the best definition of a trophic cascade? A. Adding or removing one species causes significant changes in the population dynamics of other species in the community. B. Adding or removing species causes a collapse of the food web for that community. C. Significantly changing the population size of a species at one trophic level causes significant changes in the population dynamics of populations that do not directly interact with this species. D. Significantly changing the population size of one species causes significant changes in the population dynamics of other species. E. None of these definitions are accurate.

"Which of the following is an example of green computing? A. Purchase and use products with an ENERGY STAR label. B. Keep devices turned on and ready to use, even at night. C. Request printed receipts. D. Purchase new models of devices as soon as they are released."

Describe how exercise can positively affect your environmental health.

Describe how exercise can positively affect your environmental health.

"Which statement is true about conservation versus preservation? A. Conservation favors hunters. B. Conservation does not allow natural resources to be used. C. Preservation favors hunters. D. Preservation allows natural resources to be used."

What are the advantages and disadvantages of land reclamation?

Recall that in the big Yellowstone fires, lodgepole pines burned and then grew back within several decades. With respect to fire, are lodgepole pines resistant and/or resilient?

"Which of the following best describes the concept of the ecological footprint? A. How often you walk on and damage ecologically sensitive areas B. A measure of how many acres of forest are cut down each day C. A measure of the per capita resource consumption of the population D. The extent to which a population grows over time"

What is the relationship between limiting factors and carrying capacity in an ecosystem?

"How should food workers deter pests from outdoor dumpsters? A. Set traps around the dumpsters B. Hang a trap over the dumpster area C. Keep the area around dumpsters clean D. Apply pesticides to the dumpster lids"

"How should trash and recyclables be stored? A. In an area only accessible to employees B. Bagged and stacked C. In a well-ventilated space D. In a manner that limits pest access "

"Mexico City's most pressing environmental issue is: A) mountain erosion B) dangerous air pollution C) erosion along the coastline D) cutting down of the rainforest"

What is a quaternary consumer?

The preservation and protection of natural resources is called _______.