For People in Developing Regions, an Improved Standard of Living

question 161

True/False

For people in developing regions, an improved standard of living usually requires more water and energy.

Recognize the significance of the sum of probabilities in a probability distribution.

Understand the concept of a random variable as a numerical description of the outcome of an experiment.

Grasp the implications of dependent and independent trials in probability distributions.

Calculate probabilities related to specific scenarios using appropriate probability distributions.

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Definitions:

Denitrification

The conversion of nitrate (NO3) to nitrogen gas (N2) by certain bacteria (denitrifying bacteria) in the soil; part of the nitrogen cycle.

Ammonification

The conversion of nitrogen-containing organic compounds to ammonia (NH3) by certain soil bacteria (ammonifying bacteria); part of the nitrogen cycle.

Nitrogen Fixation

The conversion of atmospheric nitrogen (N2) to ammonia (NH3) by certain bacteria; part of the nitrogen cycle.

Ecological Pyramids

Graphical representations showing the relative amounts of energy or matter contained within each trophic level in a given ecosystem.