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Directions: Apply the Knowledge You Have Gained from Chapter 4

question 17

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Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 4 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage.
"Trees make up an essential part of the earth's ecosystem , but rapid deforestation is having harmful effects on the planet. Deforestation refers to the clearance of forests through logging and burning. The main cause of deforestation is the use of trees for lumber and fuel. Forests are also cut down to make room for farming. But while deforestation can provide a short-term boost to struggling economies, it is also causing harm to the environment. Adverse effects of deforestation include erosion of soil, disruption of the water cycle, loss of biodiversity , and flooding and drought. The most harmful effect, though, may be on the climate. Deforestation leads to a greater accumulation of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which in turn may warm the planet."
Look at the words in bold in the reading passage. Which word would come fourth in a dictionary?

Definitions:

Trait

A distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.

Behavior

The observable actions or responses of humans or animals in response to external or internal stimuli.

Genes

Units of heredity made up of DNA that act as instructions to make molecules called proteins, influencing the development, functioning, and reproduction of organisms.

Behavior Geneticists

Scientists who study the genetic and environmental influences on human behavior, often through twin and adoption studies.