A group of environmental biologists work for the establishment of forests in the previously barren lands. The effort of these biologists exemplies:
Correct answer: C. Afforestation
- A. Reduction
- B. Recycling
- C. Afforestation
- D. Deforestation
Explanation
The correct answer is Afforestation. This term refers to the process of creating a forest, especially on land that was not previously forested, which aligns with the work of the environmental biologists in the scenario. Deforestation is incorrect because it involves clearing trees, not establishing them. Reduction and Recycling are unrelated to the process of planting trees on barren lands.
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Pollution covers the sources and effects of air, water, soil, noise and thermal pollutants, including toxicity, biomagnification, eutrophication and global environmental change. Conservation focuses on protecting biodiversity through habitat preservation, sustainable resource use, protected areas, wildlife laws, and in situ and ex situ methods.
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