Human Impact on the Environment

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What happened several years after rabbits were introduced into Australia in the 1800s?

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The rabbits began to overpopulate greatly.

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The design of air conditioners and aerosol cans has been changed in the last few years in an attempt to reverse which ecological problem?

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hole in the ozone layer

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Poisons such as DDT build up in lakes and streams due to runoff, enter the food chain, and increase in concentration as they are passed along. Which term best describes this ecological phenomenon?

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biological magnification

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What is the major difference between primary and secondary succession?

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Primary succession begins on bare rock, while secondary starts on soil.

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Biological Magnification

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The buildup of non-biodegradable chemicals in consumers as they are passed up the food chain

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Which event starts the process of secondary succession?

• A volcano erupts, spewing out lava.
• A glacier slides across the land.
• Lightning starts a large forest fire.
• A new island forms in the ocean.

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Lightning starts a large forest fire.

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How can land pollution harm the environment?

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It can release greenhouse gases, destroy the habitats of animals, and allow for harmful chemicals to enter the soil.

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What is it called when manufacturers take trash and turn it into new products?

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Recycling

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According to the population pyramid of this country, its population is most likely...

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growing rapidly.

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In recent years, the human population has

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increased exponentially

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