The body naturally experiences an increased metabolic rate the body naturally experiences an increased metabolic rate when we adopt a reduced-calorie diet. during pregnancy. as we age. during sleep.

Defend or refute the argument that the government has too large a presence in the agriculture industry.

Explain how scientists use geologic time to determine the age of landforms.

For the strategies below, decide whether they are best described as demand-side solutions or supply-side solutions to meeting human needs for fresh water. remember that a demand-side solution reduces demand for fresh water, whereas a supply-side solution increases the supply of fresh water. (a) damming a river to create a reservoir (b) desalinating seawater (c) a nation invading a neighboring country to access their rivers (d) raising water prices for consumers and businesses (e) providing tax breaks for companies that use less water (f) replacing inefficient irrigation with more-efficient drip irrigation to grow crops (g) requiring low-flow showerheads in all new homes