[Campbell Biology P.1224] According to the provided text, what is a significant difference in... | Practice Question

According to the provided text, what is a significant difference in the primary human impact on temperate grasslands compared to northern coniferous forests?

  • A: Temperate grasslands are primarily affected by logging, while coniferous forests are affected by agricultural conversion.
  • B: Both biomes are extensively converted for agriculture.
  • C: Temperate grasslands are largely converted for agriculture, whereas northern coniferous forests are primarily impacted by logging.
  • D: Both biomes are largely untouched by human settlement.

Explanation

The text explicitly states that 'most grassland in North America and much of Eurasia has been converted to farmland' due to their 'deep, fertile soils,' indicating agriculture as the primary human impact on temperate grasslands. For northern coniferous forests, it mentions they 'are being logged at an alarming rate, and the old-growth stands of these trees may soon disappear,' indicating logging as the main impact.