Some Estimates Suggest That Logging Occurs ________ Times Faster in Southeast

question 22

Multiple Choice

Some estimates suggest that logging occurs ________ times faster in Southeast Asia than in the Amazon.

• A) 2
• B) 3
• C) 4
• D) 5
• E) 10

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Definitions:

Carbonic Anhydrase

Enzyme in red blood cells that speeds the formation of carbonic acid from water and carbon dioxide.

Carbonic Acid

A weak acid formed when carbon dioxide dissolves in water, playing a key role in buffering blood pH.

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is naturally present in air.

Plasma

In vertebrates, the liquid portion of blood; contains nutrients, wastes, salts, and proteins.