Which of the Following Statements About Rangelands Is True

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about rangelands is true?

• A) Rangelands have native grasses with fibrous root systems that can survive extended periods of drought.
• B) Rangelands are valuable for food production but yield no other economically valuable resources.
• C) Rangelands can benefit from overgrazing by cattle since it may actually increase the plant diversity.
• D) Rangelands are found in temperate regions, but not in tropical climates.
• E) About 10% of the human population lives in rangelands that border deserts.

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