Which of the following is NOT an example of how plant communities continue to support healthy ecosystems?
A) Plants increase levels of CO2, by releasing CO2 as a by- product of photosynthesis.
B) Forests support the water cycle, through evaporation returning water to the atmosphere.
C) Plants prevent flooding by absorbing water through their extensive root systems.
D) Plant roots stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
E) Leafy trees provide shade, thereby reducing temperatures.
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Q1: Plants help reduce flooding by
A) increasing the
Q2: The variety and abundance of the different
Q3: In the soil, convert atmospheric nitrogen into
Q5: What human activity can cause flooding along
Q6: Attempts are being made to restore the
Q7: Plants prevent erosion by
A) supporting animals that
Q8: Coastal wetlands, or marshes, serve to
A) "absorb"
Q9: takes into account both the biotic (living)
Q10: In 1947, prolonged flooding of the Kissimmee
Q11: Deforestation affects the climate in what way?
A)
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