When Terrestrial Ecosystems Are Paved Over, for Example to Construct

question 8

Multiple Choice

When terrestrial ecosystems are paved over, for example to construct a parking lot, how is the hydrologic cycle affected?

• A) Infiltration is decreased and runoff is increased.
• B) Infiltration is increased and runoff is decreased.
• C) Evapotranspiration is increased and runoff is decreased.
• D) Evapotranspiration is increased and precipitation is decreased.

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Definitions:

Pulmonary Semilunar

A term typically referring to the pulmonary semilunar valve, which is a valve of the heart situated between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery, regulating blood flow to the lungs.

Right Ventricle

The lower right chamber of the heart that pumps oxygen-depleted blood to the lungs for oxygenation.

Pulmonary Trunk

A major blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.

Cushion the Heart

Likely refers to the protective layer around the heart, such as the pericardial fat or the pericardium, but without specific context, the term is ambiguous.