Read the Following Scenario and Answer the Question Below

question 29

Multiple Choice

Read the following scenario and answer the question below.
Many biologists and environmental educators are interested in maintaining biodiversity in urban landscapes, where preserves or reserves are scarce unless land has been set aside for them in urban planning. Nonetheless, they have discovered that making even small changes in commercial and residential landscaping can help promote biodiversity. Some of the changes that have been recommended and been successful include using native species for street trees and for decorative landscaping, reducing pesticide use on lawns and gardens, and reducing fertilizer use through composting and mulching.
Also, managers of schools, larger businesses, and residences are encouraged to increase habitat diversity by creating "landscape islands" that include larger trees surrounded by shrubs and herbaceous plants. Landscape islands ideally should include native species, mixed with exotic ornamentals at the discretion of the land owners.
-You also decide to greatly reduce the amount of chemical fertilizers you use in your landscape and rely more on mulching and composting. This will benefit your yard "ecosystem" by ____________

• A)decreasing the plant biodiversity of the yard
• B)making habitats for pollinators
• C)increasing the biodiversity of soil organisms, including decomposers
• D)increasing the populations of butterflies
• E)decreasing the number of predatory animals and insects

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Definitions:

Quasi-Greening

Practices by companies that are promoted as being environmentally friendly, often with the intention of gaining favor with consumers, but which may not have substantial environmental benefits.

Consumerism Movement

A social and economic order that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts, and the movement advocating for consumer rights and protections.

Cultural Heritage

The heritage consisting of tangible objects and intangible qualities passed down from past generations, preserved today, and given to future generations for their benefit.

Ecotourism

A form of sustainable travel that supports the conservation of ecosystems and the well-being of local people.