Biodiversity
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Which of the following best describes biodiversity?

  • The distribution of species on Earth
  • The variety and variability of life on Earth (correct)
  • The measure of variation in ecosystem types
  • The measure of variation in genetic material
  • Which type of ecosystem covers less than 10% of Earth's surface but contains about 90% of the world's species?

  • Desert ecosystems
  • Tropical forest ecosystems (correct)
  • Polar ecosystems
  • Marine ecosystems
  • Where is marine biodiversity usually higher?

  • Along coasts in the Atlantic
  • Along coasts in the Western Pacific (correct)
  • In the polar regions
  • In the mid-latitudes in all oceans
  • Where is biodiversity usually greater?

    <p>In the tropics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that will likely slow down biodiversity in the future?

    <p>Deforestation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the life-process model of addiction, addiction is viewed as

    <p>A habitual response and a source of gratification and security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who originated and advocated the life-process model of addiction?

    <p>Stanton Peele</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Proponents of the life-process model argue that unitary biological mechanisms

    <p>Do not support using the term disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the life-process model, how can individuals overcome addiction?

    <p>By pursuing values and purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the disease model of addiction hinder natural life processes?

    <p>By supporting the use of the term disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

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