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Satellite imagery can be used to better understand certain changes on Earth. Identify the best use of satellite imagery from the list.(1 point)
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detecting a change in regional forest cover
detecting a change in regional forest cover
detecting a change in animal extinction rates
detecting a change in animal extinction rates
detecting a change in a person’s study habits
detecting a change in a person’s study habits
detecting a change in a backyard garden
The best use of satellite imagery from the list is detecting a change in regional forest cover.
The accurate definition of biogeography is the study of the geographic distribution of living organisms and the characteristics of the environments in which they live.
The statement that best captures how thawing permafrost changes Earth's physical geography is "Thawing permafrost leads to the creation of lakes and swamps where there were none."
The correct response is: "Entire villages are being forced to relocate because of thawing permafrost."
The statement that best analyzes the impact of the Burmese python on the Florida Everglades region is: "The growth of the Burmese python population has resulted in severe declines in native mammal species."
Which of the following is an accurate definition of biogeography?(1 point)
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he study of changing climate
he study of changing climate
the number of various living species that exist in a certain area
the number of various living species that exist in a certain area
the study of the purposeful clearing of a forested landscape of all, or selected, trees by humans
the study of the purposeful clearing of a forested landscape of all, or selected, trees by humans
the study of the geographic distribution of living organisms and the characteristics of the environments in which they live
Analyze which statement best captures how thawing permafrost changes Earth’s physical geography.(1 point)
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Thawing permafrost is leading to an increase in mammal populations.
Thawing permafrost is leading to an increase in mammal populations.
Thawing permafrost leads to grasses and lichens pushing out shrub species.
Thawing permafrost leads to grasses and lichens pushing out shrub species.
Thawing permafrost leads to the creation of lakes and swamps where there were none.
Thawing permafrost leads to the creation of lakes and swamps where there were none.
Thawing permafrost leads to fewer beaver ponds.
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How has thawing permafrost affected the people who live in areas where permafrost occurs?(1 point)
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Entire villages are being forced to relocate because of thawing permafrost.
Entire villages are being forced to relocate because of thawing permafrost.
More ice cellars are able to be built because of thawing permafrost.
More ice cellars are able to be built because of thawing permafrost.
With fewer beaver ponds, people are finding it difficult to capture beavers for human uses.
With fewer beaver ponds, people are finding it difficult to capture beavers for human uses.
People are finding it easier to hunt on thawing permafrost.
Which statement best analyzes the impact of the Burmese python on the Florida Everglades region?(1 point)
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The Burmese python has caused minimal ecological change in the Florida Everglades region because its food preference is not dominant in the Everglades.
The Burmese python has caused minimal ecological change in the Florida Everglades region because its food preference is not dominant in the Everglades.
The growth of the Burmese python population has resulted in a severe decline in the reproductive success of turtles.
The growth of the Burmese python population has resulted in a severe decline in the reproductive success of turtles.
The growth of the Burmese python population has resulted in severe declines in native mammal species.
The growth of the Burmese python population has resulted in severe declines in native mammal species.
The Burmese python, though an invasive species, has not had a great impact on the Florida Everglades region because it is easy to detect and remove.
To identify the best use of satellite imagery from the given list, we need to analyze each option to determine which one aligns with the capabilities of satellite imagery.
1. Detecting a change in regional forest cover: This option is a suitable use of satellite imagery. Satellites can capture high-resolution images of large areas and track changes in forest cover over time. This can help monitor deforestation, forest fires, and reforestation efforts.
2. Detecting a change in animal extinction rates: Satellite imagery can indirectly contribute to monitoring changes in animal populations by tracking changes in their habitats. However, directly detecting changes in animal extinction rates require more specific monitoring methods and data, such as field surveys and population studies.
3. Detecting a change in a person's study habits: Satellite imagery is not applicable to monitoring individual behaviors like a person's study habits. This requires other forms of data collection, such as surveys or personal tracking devices.
4. Detecting a change in a backyard garden: While satellite imagery can capture images of small areas, monitoring individual backyard gardens may not be the most efficient or significant use of this technology.
Therefore, the best use of satellite imagery from the given list is detecting a change in regional forest cover.