Barrons AP Environmental Science

(Marvins-Underground-K-12) #1

  1. The greatest species diversity would be found in (A) the pioneer
    community represented by the lichens and mosses
    (B) the community composed primarily of grasses, herbs, shrubs, and tree
    seedlings (C) the community composed primarily of aspen, black
    spruce, and jack pine (D) the community composed primarily of white
    spruce, balsam fir, and paper birch (E) all communities equally

  2. A new road connecting a planned community to an existing urban area was
    needed due to high traffic volume on the existing roadway. The least
    expensive option was to build the road through a forested area owned by
    the county. An environmental impact study was conducted and the
    developers agreed to the following conditions in exchange for the contract:
    (1) use selective cutting and clearing practices; (2) replace or restore
    forested areas that will be affected during the construction of the new
    highway; (3) preserve as much existing vegetation as possible during the
    construction of the new highway; and (4) the developer would purchase a

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