Which of the Following Examples Poses the Greatest Potential Threat

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples poses the greatest potential threat to biodiversity?

• A) replanting, after a clear cut, a monoculture of Douglas fir trees on land that consisted of old-growth Douglas fir, western cedar, and western hemlock
• B) allowing previously used farmland to go fallow and begin to fill in with weeds and then shrubs and saplings
• C) trapping and relocating large predators, such as mountain lions, that pose a threat as they move into areas of relatively dense human populations
• D) importing an Asian insect into the United States to control a weed that competes with staple crops
• E) releasing sterilized rainbow trout to boost the sport fishing of a river system that contains native brook trout

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Definitions:

Heart Failure

A medical condition where the heart is unable to pump sufficiently to maintain blood flow to meet the body's needs.

Aerobic Activity

Physical exercise that improves the efficiency of the body's cardiovascular system by increasing heart rate and oxygen consumption.

Manual Lifting

The act of moving or supporting an object by physical force without the use of mechanical devices.

Body Mechanics

The utilization of correct posture and alignment when moving or handling objects to prevent injury.