Which of the Following Is NOT Correct Concerning the Indirect

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT correct concerning the indirect values of biodiversity?

• A)Trees affect the climate and provide shade and cooling during the summer.
• B)Trees can maintain rainfall to help prevent dry periods.
• C)If biodiversity cannot maintain the biogeochemical cycles,then technology will have to artificially create those cycles.
• D)Diverse organisms are critical in breaking down wastes and immobilizing pollutants.
• E)Erosion can lead to critical imbalances in an ecosystem.

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Straight-Line

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An accounting method that allocates the cost of tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting how the asset loses value over time.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total depreciation of an asset up to a specific point in time, reflecting wear and tear or obsolescence.