Answer both questions and all subquestions, which are weighted equally; the sugg
ID: 161280 • Letter: A
Question
Answer both questions and all subquestions, which are weighted equally; the suggested time is about 22 minutes for answering this entire question. Write all your answers on the pages following the questions on a separate sheet(s). Where calculations are required, clearly show how you arrived at your answer. Where explanation or discussion is required, support your answers with relevant information and/or specific examples Be detailed, use scientific phrases, show your work, be specific! Human population growth in Earth's tropical biomes has been documented to be significantly higher than in other geographic areas, causing scientists to the concerned at the alarming rate of deforestation occurring in tropical rainforests. The world's human population has grown from approximately 5.2 to 7 bilion between 1987 and 2011, and the Green Revolution is credited with allowing the world's food supply to keep pace with this rapid growth. Although the Green Revolution increased agricultural productivity through selective breeding and the development of new strains of high-yielding crops, there have been negative consequences well. Other than seed development, identify and discuss two agricultural practices associated with the Green Revolution, and for each practice describe ore environmental disadvantage associated with it Other than providing a habitat to a wide range of biodiversity, identify and discuss three ecosystem services that forests provide Assuming an exponential growth model, calculate the average annual human population growth rate between 1987 and 2011. The annual population growth rate in the United States is approximately 0.5% yet the United States consumes over 25% of all natural resources on Earth Describe two specific ways that U.S. consumers can help discourage deforestation of tropical rainforests. Discuss two specific sustainable agricultural approaches that a developing country might use to feed its population.Explanation / Answer
ANSWER: B