Which of the following best explains the impact urbanization has on the carbon cycle? a)An increase in the population results in the depletion of groundwater, causing sinkholes to occur.

b)Decaying organic matter increases in landfills, which increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

c) Human-made structures absorb solar radiation and cause an acceleration of the greenhouse effect.

d) Increased runoff causes soil to erode and prevents the growth of vegetation.

The afrikaners are an example of a founder effect that occurs when a new colony is started by a few members of the original population and the random decrease in genetic variation is an example of

Now it's your turn to investigate human impact around the world. grab your virtual lab coat and put on your environmental science hat. you will be taking a trip around the globe to explore three locations. at each location, you will investigate the cause and effect relationships of deforestation, desertification, and urbanization. you will also gather evidence of how these factors have impacted the environment over time

Choose one animal (cheetas) and research on the internet what has contributed to this animal becoming "endangered" or "threatened." what animal you have chosen? how long has the animal been endangered or threatened? what has contributed to this animal’s endangered or threatened status? why is it important to save this animal from extinction? after researching and gathering facts, write a 350-word letter from the point of view of an animal rights' activist. be sure to include at least five facts that you learned from your research.