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Which best describes the relationship between carrying capacity and Earth's resources?
clear-cutting
an invasive, nonnative species
It could decrease the carbon dioxide levels of the atmosphere.
A population that is above the carrying capacity will have a decrease in natural resources.
It could lead to an increase in the demand for food in the regions.
wind farms
by increasing the amount of flooding because of rising sea levels
It can reduce the number of aquatic species in the environment.
Since 1901, global surface temperatures have risen at an average rate of 0.13 degrees every ten years. In which way could the average increase in global temperatures influence Earth?
clear-cutting
an invasive, nonnative species
It could decrease the carbon dioxide levels of the atmosphere.
A population that is above the carrying capacity will have a decrease in natural resources.
It could lead to an increase in the demand for food in the regions.
wind farms
by increasing the amount of flooding because of rising sea levels
It can reduce the number of aquatic species in the environment.
Which could most likely have a lasting negative impact on the biodiversity of an area?
clear-cutting
an invasive, nonnative species
It could decrease the carbon dioxide levels of the atmosphere.
A population that is above the carrying capacity will have a decrease in natural resources.
It could lead to an increase in the demand for food in the regions.
wind farms
by increasing the amount of flooding because of rising sea levels
It can reduce the number of aquatic species in the environment.
A company has several factories around the world and has decided to transition from burning fossil fuels to using alternative energy resources. How could a decrease in burning fossil fuels impact the atmosphere?
clear-cutting
an invasive, nonnative species
It could decrease the carbon dioxide levels of the atmosphere.
A population that is above the carrying capacity will have a decrease in natural resources.
It could lead to an increase in the demand for food in the regions.
wind farms
by increasing the amount of flooding because of rising sea levels
It can reduce the number of aquatic species in the environment.
Kudzu, a vine covering many acres of NC, was introduced to the US to control erosion. Over the years, scientists found that kudzu creates problems by growing rapidly and preventing other plants from getting sunlight. Which best describes kudzu?
clear-cutting
an invasive, nonnative species
It could decrease the carbon dioxide levels of the atmosphere.
A population that is above the carrying capacity will have a decrease in natural resources.
It could lead to an increase in the demand for food in the regions.
wind farms
by increasing the amount of flooding because of rising sea levels
It can reduce the number of aquatic species in the environment.
Some factories can increase the amount of thermal pollution by dumping heated water into lakes and rivers. How can this type of pollution affect aquatic environments?
clear-cutting
an invasive, nonnative species
It could decrease the carbon dioxide levels of the atmosphere.
A population that is above the carrying capacity will have a decrease in natural resources.
It could lead to an increase in the demand for food in the regions.
wind farms
by increasing the amount of flooding because of rising sea levels
It can reduce the number of aquatic species in the environment.
How could the exponential growth of the human population impact regions throughout the world?
clear-cutting
an invasive, nonnative species
It could decrease the carbon dioxide levels of the atmosphere.
A population that is above the carrying capacity will have a decrease in natural resources.
It could lead to an increase in the demand for food in the regions.
wind farms
by increasing the amount of flooding because of rising sea levels
It can reduce the number of aquatic species in the environment.
Which alternative energy technology could take advantageĀ of land and sea breezes in coastal North Carolina?
clear-cutting
an invasive, nonnative species
It could decrease the carbon dioxide levels of the atmosphere.
A population that is above the carrying capacity will have a decrease in natural resources.
It could lead to an increase in the demand for food in the regions.
wind farms
by increasing the amount of flooding because of rising sea levels
It can reduce the number of aquatic species in the environment.
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