Which concept reflects the increasing numbers of species present in an area that includes a wide variety of habitats, vegetation types, and small-scale environments?
a. beta-diversity
b. conservation biology
c. alpha-diversity
d. landscape ecology

Many state and local authorities are making laws regarding recreation on lakes, rivers, and oceans to reduce water pollution. why would lawmakers need to consult with scientists before making these laws? a) to make scientists feel important b) so that the laws reduce pollution by a sufficient amount c) so that parks and lakefront facilities will still make large profits d) so that the public will believe that the laws are important to follow

Which table best shows the impacts resulting from human activity? impact of human activities human activity impact forest area cleared to construct an airport increase in oxygen level vegetation cleared to construct an oil mine increase in pollution impact of human activities human activity impact forest area cleared to construct an airport increase in sound pollution vegetation cleared to construct a power plant contamination of water impact of human activities human activity impact beehives cleared from urban areas increase in vegetation dams constructed on a river increase in fish population impact of human activities human activity impact beehives cleared from urban areas increase in bird population dams constructed on a river better quality of water

Which of the following statements about archaea and bacteria is true? a. neither is single-celled. b. they both have nuclear membranes. c. neither reproduces by binary fission. d. they both lack a nuclear membrane.