I posted this question yesterday and was provided a link but I didn't get time to write what I thought the answer was:
2. How has human settlement affected the natural vegetation of Western Europe?
a. People have carefully protected all of the scenic areas in Western Europe
b. Most of the natural forests in Western Europe have been cleared to make way for farms and to provide timber for field and building materials.
c. Human settlement has ensured the survival of Germany's Black Forest and other forest regions in Western Europe.
d. Forests have been planted to replace pastures, orchards, vineyards, and gardens.
B?
Thanks
-MC
http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1254181650
I can't read all that :|
-MC
Based on the information provided, it seems that your answer is option B: "Most of the natural forests in Western Europe have been cleared to make way for farms and to provide timber for field and building materials."
To arrive at this answer, you can logically interpret the effects of human settlement on the natural vegetation of Western Europe. Here's how you can approach such questions in the future:
1. Read the question carefully: Understand what the question is asking. In this case, the question is about how human settlement has affected the natural vegetation of Western Europe.
2. Analyze the options: Read through each option provided and assess which one(s) best align with the information or knowledge you have.
3. Elimination method: Start by eliminating options that seem less likely or incorrect based on your understanding.
a. Option A suggests that people in Western Europe have carefully protected all scenic areas. While it's possible that some scenic areas have been protected, it is unlikely that all of them have been. Therefore, option A can be eliminated.
b. Option B states that most natural forests in Western Europe have been cleared for various purposes like farming and providing timber. This option aligns with the historical trend of deforestation in Western Europe, making it a reasonable answer.
c. Option C claims that the human settlement has ensured the survival of Germany's Black Forest and other forest regions in Western Europe. However, this contradicts the historical reality of deforestation and is an unlikely scenario. Thus, option C can be eliminated.
d. Option D suggests that forests have been planted to replace pastures, orchards, vineyards, and gardens. However, this option does not address the clearing of natural forests mentioned in the question, so it can be eliminated.
4. Final answer conclusion: Based on your analysis, you can conclude that the most appropriate answer to the question is option B: "Most of the natural forests in Western Europe have been cleared to make way for farms and to provide timber for field and building materials."