Question

You decide to farm oil palms in a rain forest climate. What strategy would most help minimize the environmental costs?(1 point)
Responses

A. adjusting the application of fertilizer to the specific nutrient needs of oil palms

B. moving wildlife away from the cultivated land for protection

C. dedicating a large area to the unique cultivation of oil palms

D. planting trees on land that has previously been cleared of trees
Answer
What effect can erosion have on a beach?(1 point)
Responses

A. It can cause lower beach elevations.

B. It can cause wider beaches.

C. It can cause an increase in sand on beaches.

D. It can cause higher beach elevations.
Answer
Which is NOT considered a cause of beach erosion?(1 point)
Responses

A. Human activity like building too close to the shoreline & damaging sand dunes

B. Wave action, the continuous movement of seawater

C. Beach renourishment strategies like building up sand dunes and supporting them with fencing

D. Storm waves can move sand deeper into the water, creating sand bars
Answer
Identify the shoreline erosion management STRUCTURE that has the following positive aspects: biodegradeable, but remains in place long enough to encourage seagrass rooting and allows plant

A. Jetties

B. Sea Walls

C. Beach Nourishment

D. Coconut Coir Log Walls
Answer
While Beach Renourishment is effective, the following are negative EXCEPT side effects(1 point)
Responses

A. Expensive process

B. Beach is elevated & extended

C. Beaches must close during renourishment

D. Results are temporary & must be repeated every 5-7 years
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