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Biodiversity

This category is for questions about biodiversity, or species diversity, which is composed of genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity.

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Two events determining factor in the outbreak of World War 2?

Two determining factors in the outbreak of World War 2 were the aggressive expansionist policies pursued by Nazi Germany under Adolf Hitler, such as the invasion of Poland in 1939, and the failure of the Treaty of Versailles to properly address the underlying issues and resentments from World War I, leading to a climate of instability and revenge-seeking in Europe.

Who coined the term elephant in the room?

The expression is American in origin, though it has become extremely common in the UK since 2004. In the article you mention, Marcel Berlins called it "the phrase I most hate in the whole world", because it has become such a cliché. Before 2004 it only turned up in text written in or referring to the US. The American phrase is usually the elephant in the living room but British writers have shortend it slightly by leaving out the penultimate word. It refers to some a problem or controversial issue that's obviously present but which everyone ignores or avoids mentioning, usually because it's politically or socially embarrassing. Marcel Berlins commented that he had traced the expression to a 1989 BBC television film whose director had said he had taken it from the Belfast writer Bernard MacLaverty. The latter had described the situation in Northern Ireland as like "having an elephant in your living room", though with the sense of something difficult in your life that you got accustomed to and tried your best to ignore, as people in Northern Ireland did with the Troubles. Marcel Berlins said that MacLaverty had used the idea in a children's story of 1978, A Man in Search of a Pet. The Oxford English Dictionary added an entry for the expression to its online service in June 2006. It doesn't mention MacLaverty and instead argues it's originally American. The first example it has in our current sense is the title of a well-known American book of 1984 by Marion H Typpo and Jill M Hastings, An Elephant in the Living Room: a leader's guide for helping children of alcoholics. There are earlier examples. A piece in the Winnipeg Free Press in October 1976 said, "What is big and unfamiliar is mistrusted. Anyone would feel uncomfortable with an elephant in the living room, no matter how friendly it might be." The OED's entry also notes an example from the New York Times of June 1959: "Financing schools has become a problem about equal to having an elephant in the living room. It's so big you just can't ignore it." Neither of these are in our current sense but are obviously its precursors. The idea seems to have been around for quite some time before it became common or took on its modern sense, most probably being reinvented from time to time by writers seeking a vigorous image. Bernard MacLaverty's claim to priority is looking rather shaky, since the expression was known in the US before he wrote his book.

What can cause a cracked root?

If this tooth has become weakened, or if it is more brittle (such as post root canal) it is susceptible to a break at the root. You could have chewed something extra hard, or exposed the tooth to rapid temperature change. It means the tooth was in a weakened state to begin with.

What is the nature of frustration?

Frustration is an emotional response to obstacles or challenges that prevent us from reaching our goals. It often involves feelings of anger, disappointment, and dissatisfaction. Frustration can lead to stress and decreased motivation if not properly managed.

Can humans talk to animals?

While humans can communicate with animals through body language, vocal cues, and training, animals do not have the ability to understand human language in the same way that humans do. However, there are some ways to establish a basic form of communication and understanding between humans and certain animals through training and bonding.

What is a interdependent and give me some examples?

Interdependence refers to a relationship between two or more entities where they rely on each other for mutual support or survival. Examples include the relationship between bees and flowers (bees depend on flowers for nectar, while flowers depend on bees for pollination) and the symbiotic relationship between certain fish and cleaner fish (the cleaner fish remove parasites from the other fish, benefiting both).

How well do you communicate in writing and orally Give you some examples?

You should be effectively communicating throughout a job interview so that employers can observe your level of oral communication. And, a strong cover letter sent with a resume will give them an idea of your level of written communication competency.

What effects did the European settlers have on the biodiversity of the Australian environment?

The early British settlers believed that the Australian environment was full of man-eating kangaroo like monsters so they shot them and ate them for breakfast. They then discovered a new species of animal called 'Rhiannan' which was later extinct due to tasting so good. She tasted so delicious that once the species died out and they couldn't eat any more, they at each-other's brains and thus starting the brain-eating plague. When the humans eventually died out, dinosaurs started to walk the earth again, coming out of all the places that humans didn't dare to go! Like rhiannan's wardrobe. And Andrews underwear drawer. And rhiannan's underpants…. But then again… a lot of explorers went there anyways

Legislation on diversity?

The Office of Diversity and Civil Rights which ensures the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and subsequent legislation concerning diversity is protected for all citizens to ensure a diverse workplace.

How greater biodiversity leads to population stability?

Biological diversity acts to stabilize ecosytem functioning in the face of enviromental fluctuation. Variation among species on their response to such fluctuation is an essential requirement for ecosystem stability, as is the presence of species that can compensate for the function of species that are lost.

Does a desert support more organisms than a forest?

No, a forest generally supports more organisms than a desert. Forests have more vegetation, which provides a greater variety of food and habitat for animals. Deserts, on the other hand, have limited water and food resources, making it more challenging for organisms to survive and thrive.

What is most important for generating the most genetic variability in a species?

DNA information is read using base pairs of nucleotides. There are only four bases in DNA. The cell reads genes in groups of three bases.
Each group of three bases (codons) corresponds to one of 20 different amino acids used to build a protein. If a mutation disrupts this reading frame, then the entire DNA sequence following the mutation will be read incorrectly.
Here is an example of one sentence with words of only three letters: The big red pig ate the red rag. Each word will make one amino acid and the words make a sentence that makes sense. Mutations that replaces one base for another will result in this: The beg red peg ate the red rag. This mutation can be read OK.But another type might make the sentence totally readable: The big res dpi gat eth ere dra g.

A conservation easement would be best suited to offset what threats to biodiversity?

A conservation easement would be best suited to offset threats to biodiversity that arise from habitat loss or degradation. By placing restrictions on activities like development or agriculture on a particular piece of land, a conservation easement helps to protect the habitats and ecosystems that support biodiversity. This can help to safeguard endangered species and maintain the overall health and resilience of ecosystems.

What chapter is biodiversity in lifescience textbook?

The chapter on biodiversity is typically found in the middle or towards the end of a life science textbook. The exact chapter number may vary depending on the specific textbook being used. It can typically be identified by its title or by looking at the table of contents of the textbook.

What is the role of ADP in respiration?

if by resperation, you mean cellular respiration, then using glucose and oxygen, Cellular Respiration makes carbon dioxide, water, and chemical energy in the form of 36 ATP

What percent of energy is available for consumers at trophic level?

1% because if 10% moves on to each level, and 10% was passed on to the first level consumers, 10% divided by 10% equals 0.01 which is equivalent to 1%, so 1% of the original energy used by plants is passed on to second level consumers. :)

What indicates how species are related by evolution?

Usually the bone structure of the compared organisms will hint at evolutionary relation. For example, the fin bones of a whale are similar to the bones in a human hand.

Animals of the tropical rainforest?

There are bobcats leopard snakes monkeys bat and many more

Could any organism on earth survive in the desert?

Yes of course, there are Scorpians, Lizards, many type of beatle and even gerbils that live in the desert.

Does US have more land than Mexico?

Yes, US has more land than Mexico, along with every other country except Canada and Russia. It DOES have more land than China. Period.

I'm not sure what China has to do with this question, but for those of you who have had your meds:

(3) United States: 9,629,091 SQ KM

(14) Mexico: 1,972,550 SQ KM

Why would life on earth be impossible without green trees?

Well there would not be any carbon dioxide to breathe and no fruits and nuts will be grown and there would be no wood to use when you go camping there would be no fire it would be very cold and dark I love trees and people please wish we will get to keep the trees that are in our yards and different places and you would not have any more apples,oranges,grapes,lemons,tangerines,

mangoes,kiwi,or

any fruit and have you not notice that there will not be any plants on EARTH.....................


Why India is called mega biodiversity centre?

India is an country which is rich in biodiversity from north to south and from east to west. In India you will find all short of atmospher. If you can find thar desert then you can also find the place of largest rain thats mayusiram. You can find extreme cold at himalayas and mordanate temp. in Mumbai. If you want to see the continental type of climate the utter pradesh is the best place you will find most of the tigers here only and yet 1000s of species are undiscovered due to some forbidden areas for research. If the climate is different then flora anD fauna found in different places will also be different. India contains that many species that world's none country have. Thats why India is called mega biodiversity center.