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Chapter 25: The Biosphere


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Chapter 25: The Biosphere

EVOLUTION/History of Life/Continental Drift/screen 2

What does the so-called "ring of fire" around the Pacific basin have to do with Continental Drift ?

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ECOLOGY/Human Impact/Air/screen 3

If the addition of greenhouse gases is localized in areas of high population density like large metropolitan centers, with their industries and traffic, why are its effects felt worldwide?

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ECOLOGY/Human Impact/Air/screen 8

Laws have been passed which are aimed at reducing the production of chlorofluorocarbons. Since these gases are already in the atmosphere and ozone has been destroyed, are the laws an example of "too little, too late"? Explain.

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ECOLOGY/Human Impact/Water/screen 3

How can the problem of eutrophication described in the animation be solved without the elimination of agriculture?

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