Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
16th Edition
ISBN: 9781260231700
Author: Sylvia S. Mader, Michael Windelspecht
Publisher: McGraw Hill Education
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Chapter 37, Problem 5A
Which of these is not an indirect value of species?
- participates in biogeochemical cycles
- participates in waste disposal
- helps provide fresh water
- prevents soil erosion
- All of these are correct.
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Chapter 37 Solutions
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
Ch. 37.1 - Prob. 1LOCh. 37.1 - Prob. 2LOCh. 37.1 - Prob. 1CYPCh. 37.1 - Prob. 2CYPCh. 37.2 - Prob. 1LOCh. 37.2 - Prob. 2LOCh. 37.2 - Prob. 1QTCCh. 37.2 - Prob. 2QTCCh. 37.2 - Identify the differences between consumptive use...Ch. 37.2 - Prob. 2CYP
Ch. 37.3 - Prob. 1LOCh. 37.3 - Prob. 2LOCh. 37.3 - How might DNA analysis be used to prevent the...Ch. 37.3 - What benefits would occur if there was an...Ch. 37.3 - Prob. 1CYPCh. 37.3 - Prob. 2CYPCh. 37.3 - Prob. 3CYPCh. 37.4 - Describe the value of preserving biodiversity...Ch. 37.4 - Prob. 2LOCh. 37.4 - Prob. 3LOCh. 37.4 - Prob. 1CYPCh. 37.4 - Prob. 2CYPCh. 37.4 - Prob. 3CYPCh. 37.5 - Prob. 1LOCh. 37.5 - Prob. 2LOCh. 37.5 -
3. Discuss how modern agriculture can be changed...Ch. 37.5 - In what way might scientists assess whether the...Ch. 37.5 - Prob. 2QTCCh. 37.5 - Prob. 1CYPCh. 37.5 - Prob. 2CYPCh. 37.5 - Discuss two alternative agricultural practices...Ch. 37 - Prob. T27.1BYBCh. 37 - Section 34.2 What factors are influencing human...Ch. 37 - Prob. S35.2BYBCh. 37 - Prob. 1ACh. 37 - Prob. 2ACh. 37 - Prob. 3ACh. 37 - Prob. 4ACh. 37 - Which of these is not an indirect value of...Ch. 37 - Prob. 6ACh. 37 - Prob. 7ACh. 37 - Prob. 8ACh. 37 - Prob. 9ACh. 37 - Prob. 10ACh. 37 - Which of the following should not be considered...Ch. 37 - Prob. 12ACh. 37 - Which feature is associated with the...Ch. 37 - Visit www.myfootprint.org to determine the size of...Ch. 37 - What are some ways we can reduce our reliance on...Ch. 37 - Why should people be generally more concerned...Ch. 37 - Discuss how removal of a keystone species can...
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