One of the jobs of the U. S. Forest Service is to reduce the damage caused by invasive species, such as the PineBark Beetle. Which
process will most likely be used? *
A. burning the forest
B. planting more trees
C. clear-cutting the forest
D. banning imported/non-local firewood

How can a geological time scale best be reconstructed? a) comparing vestigial structures in living species b) comparing homologous structures in living species c) examining homologous structures in fossil remains d) examining the written records of scientists from past cultures

Which of the following types of pollution is most responsible for large numbers of deaths worldwide because of unsafe drinking water? (a) nutrient pollution (b) thermal pollution (c) pathogen pollution (d) sediment pollution

Mr. j, age 42, is a construction worker in las vegas. he recently noticed that a mole on his face seemed to be getting larger and darker. at first he did not worry because he was in the sun a lot and assumed the change may have been caused by sunburn. after a month, not only was the mole larger and darker, but it appeared to be “bumpy.” his doctor diagnosed a malignant melanoma skin cancer following biopsy of the nevus. mr. j reports pain in his right shin that does not go away when he puts his feet up or sleeps. discussion questions 1. relate mr. j’s skin changes to the warning signs for malignant melanoma. (see malignant melanoma.) 2. discuss the normal progression of this malignancy. what is the significance of the bone pain that mr. j is experiencing? (see malignant melanoma.) 3. discuss the treatment available for this patient and the prognosis for recovery. (see malignant melanoma.)