Imagine that a prairie habitat in Texas is converted into a cotton field. That prairie had originally contained five rare species that have now had their habitat severely reduced. The cotton produced in that field is sold in stores in Asia. In this example: O A. Asia is exporting its biodiversity footprint OB. There is neither an import or export of a biodiversity footprint occurring here OC. Asia is importing its biodiversity footprint

Imagine that a prairie habitat in Texas is converted into a cotton field. That prairie had originally contained five rare species that have now had their habitat severely reduced. The cotton produced in that field is sold in stores in Asia. In this example: O A. Asia is exporting its biodiversity footprint OB. There is neither an import or export of a biodiversity footprint occurring here OC. Asia is importing its biodiversity footprint

Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)

15th Edition

ISBN:9781337408332

Author:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Chapter48: Human Impacts On The Biosphere

Section: Chapter Questions

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