A Certain Lake in the Arid West Contains an Endangered

question 88

Multiple Choice

A certain lake in the arid west contains an endangered species of fish.The legal status of this fish required water diversions out of the river feeding the lake to be decreased substantially.About 10 years following this decree,the declining cottonwood forest and canopy along the riverbanks was noted to be recovering.This situation illustrates the potential effectiveness of ____.​

• A) ​the species approach to sustaining biodiversity
• B) ​the ecosystem approach to sustaining biodiversity
• C) ​cottonwood trees as part of all stream recovery programs
• D) ​water as a solution to species decline
• E) ​fish as indicator species

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Definitions:

Pleural Pressure

This refers to the pressure within the pleural cavity, which is crucial in the mechanics of breathing.

Thoracic Wall

The part of the anatomy that forms a protective boundary around the thoracic cavity, which contains the lungs and heart; comprises the rib cage, spine, and sternum.

Diaphragm

A muscular and membranous partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities and plays a major role in breathing.

Dead Space

Areas in the respiratory system that do not participate in gas exchange, including the nasal cavities, trachea, and bronchi.