PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE ANSWERS, IF NOT SURE, DONT REPLY 1) Forest and oth

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1) Forest and other natural ecosystems, such as wetlands, exhibit ‘sponge effect’, meaning they:
a- Soak up water from runoff and rainfall, and thus accumulate pollutants.
b- Soak up water from runoff and rainfall, releasing it at regular rate that moderates flooding of streams and rivers.
c- Soak up pollutants from runoff and rainfalls, releasing it quickly into streams and rivers and raising their levels.
d- Draw water away from rivers and streams, lowering their levels.
e- Soak up water from runoff and rainfall, saturating nearby ecosystems.

2) Human society I its current form is unsustainable because:
a- Important natural resources are being consumed more quickly than they can be replenished.
b- Renewable energy sources are consuming land and resources more quickly than they can be replenished.
c- Recycling has lessened the need for the mining of some mineral resources.
d- Fresh water is a renewable resource that can be prevented through conservation
e- Diverting agricultural yield for feeding livestock supplies protein to a community’s diet.

3) Multipurpose trees are useful for what purpose?
a- Improved pest control, as well as serving as a windbreak
b- Water conservation and improved pest control
c- Providing additional products, as well as serving as a windbreak
d- Restoring wetlands and improving soil quality
e- Providing fossils fuel resources and assisting with irrigation

4) Growing livestock is more easily sustainable than growing crop plants?
True?/ False?

5) Habitat destruction is the largest cause of the loss in biodiversity worldwide?
True?/ False?

6) Agriculture, industrial use, and domestic use are the largest uses of fresh water supplies, in that order?
True?/ False?

Explanation / Answer

1.) B 2.) A 3.) C 4.) False 5.) True 6.) True (Agriculture- 70%; Industrial- 22%; Domestic- 8%)

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