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The drought associated with global warming is due to to which of the following?
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The dramatic decrease in land and food cultivation which does not release enough green house gases in the atmosphere.
B
The dramatic decrease in green house gases in the atmosphere due to the rapacious appetite mankind has for world domination.
C
The dramatic increase in green house gases in the atmosphere due to the rapacious appetite mankind has for land, food, and water that are playing a major role in global warming.
D
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Chinese dynasties depended on ______________ for the growth of their rice crops.
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Monsoons
B
Slaves
C
Fertile soil
D
Dry weather
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Which of the following is a reason as to why droughts are so important?(Be complete with your answer)
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As a consequence of a decrease in food production, starvation and migration will cause international unrest
B
It helps promote well being through the world and population growth All of these
C
As a consequence of a decrease in wheat, rice, cattle, etc, people will eat more and live longer.
D
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The hydrogen ion from water is a key ingredient for which of the following?
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producing the ATP that water needs to develop its own protein, carbohydrates and lipids.
B
Breaking down the nutrients that the plant needs to develop its own lipids.
C
Producing the mitochondria that the plant needs to develop its own protein and lipids.
D
Producing the ATP that the plant needs to develop its own protein, carbohydrates and lipids.
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How do human activities interfere with the water cycle?
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Removing or damaging the worldâs forests
B
Polluting water
C
Drawing large amounts from surface sources and groundwaters
D
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Which of the following describes guard cells?
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Cells that release water vapor from the plant into the trunk.
B
Cells that release water vapor from the plant into the ground.
C
Cells that release pesticides in order to protect the plant.
D
Cells that release water vapor from the plant into the atmosphere.
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How much does a tree transpire water per year?
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50,000 - 100,000 gallons
B
1,000 - 10,000 gallons
C
5,000 - 10,000 gallons
D
5,000 - 50,000 gallons
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CO2 and H20 have which of the following effects in common?
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Act upon soil quality
B
Act upon cloud quality
C
Act upon the salinity of basins
D
Act upon the pH of the ocean
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If the population of the earth continues to grow there will not be enough ______________ for the young populations in ______________ countries.
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Food; developed
B
Food; western
C
Work; european
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Work; developing
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Match the word with its correct definition (match numbered words (1,2,3,4) with definitions (A,B,C,D))
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Transpiration
A
conversion of liquid water into gas or water vapor
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Evaporation
B
downward movement of liquid water through soil
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Infiltration
C
movement of liquid water from plant roots and upward in vessels and into the atmosphere from the leaves as water vapor
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The Water Cycle
D
Operates similarly to other biogeochemical cycles in which the chemicals associated with plant and animal nutrients move through the atmosphere
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