The Word "Mitigation" Has Come to Mean to

question 16

Multiple Choice

The word "mitigation" has come to mean to

• A) Let nature heal itself
• B) Partially restore an ecosystem
• C) Restore or create an ecosystem in exchange for a similar, damaged one
• D) Move to a new environment when one has been damaged
• E) Use natural processes to treat sewage water

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Definitions:

Prevailing Wind

The wind direction most often observed at a particular location over a certain period of time.

Sand Dunes

Naturally occurring hills or ridges of sand piled up by the wind or sometimes by water flow, found in deserts and coastal areas.

Rain Forests

Tropical forests characterized by high rainfall, dense canopy, and significant biodiversity.

Commercial Logging

The practice of cutting down trees and preparing timber for market use, often involving large-scale operations.