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Question 1
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Which population growth model is described by a line at the top of the graph indicating the population's carrying capacity?

Question 2
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Which growth model is characterized by a rapid acceleration in population size due to unlimited resources?

Question 3
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How do agricultural practices such as monoculture cropping most likely impact soil quality over time?

Question 4
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Which energy source is typically considered the most sustainable due to its low greenhouse gas emissions and renewable nature?

Question 5
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What effect does the introduction of an invasive species typically have on native species in an area suffering from habitat loss?

Question 6
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How can promoting genetic diversity within managed forests conflict with maximizing short-term economic gains from timber sales?

Question 7
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Which term describes the maximum population size that an environment can sustain indefinitely?

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Question 8
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1 mark

What effect would you expect if there was a significant decrease in primary producers due to disease?

Question 9
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In developing nations where reliance on biomass for fuel contributes significantly to deforestation rates, what measure would best help maintain forest ecosystems while also meeting people's needs fairly?

Question 10
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What happens to the environmental carrying capacity of a region when it implements strict urban sprawl controls and smart growth initiatives?