Which of the Following Is an Example of Biological Augmentation

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of biological augmentation?

• A) adding nitrogen-fixing microorganisms to a degraded ecosystem to increase nitrogen availability
• B) using a bulldozer to regrade a strip mine
• C) dredging a river bottom to remove contaminated sediments
• D) adding fertilizer to soil poor in nutrients to increase plant growth

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Definitions:

Quartz Sandstone

Sandstone composed mostly of quartz grains.

Phosphate

A salt or ester of phosphoric acid, often used in fertilizers due to its role in plant energy transfer.

Environmental Advantage

The benefit or edge obtained by using natural resources or ecological principles in a way that promotes sustainability and reduces harm to the environment.

Mining

The process of extracting minerals, metals, and other geological materials from the Earth.