Social Science
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In the past, forest managers always put out wildfires. More recently, forest managers have discovered that fire can be a good thing for…In the past, forest managers always put out wildfires. More recently, forest managers have discovered that fire can be a good thing for some ecosystems. Wildfires are now sometimes allowed to burn rather than... -
The scientists in this study were interested in learning more about trust. They believed that forest managers can do a…The scientists in this study were interested in learning more about trust. They believed that forest managers can do a better job if people trust them to do what is... -
Over the next 25 to 45 years, scientists think the Nation’s population will double. As the population increases, cities, suburbs,…Over the next 25 to 45 years, scientists think the Nation’s population will double. As the population increases, cities, suburbs, and towns use more and more land. In order to... -
In 1964, Congress passed a law that established the National Wilderness Preservation System (NWPS). This law identified areas of Federal…In 1964, Congress passed a law that established the National Wilderness Preservation System (NWPS). This law identified areas of Federal land to be protected as much as possible from human... -
In this study, the scientists wanted to identify the most important elements of an experience in Gates of the Arctic…In this study, the scientists wanted to identify the most important elements of an experience in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve. -
One of the ways that social scientists determine how much benefit people receive from something is to find out how…One of the ways that social scientists determine how much benefit people receive from something is to find out how much they would be willing to pay for it. In... -
People visit parks to do many different activities, such as play basketball, baseball, sunbathe, swim, walk, picnic, or go bicycling.…People visit parks to do many different activities, such as play basketball, baseball, sunbathe, swim, walk, picnic, or go bicycling. If park managers know what people like to do in... -
The scientists in this study were interested in knowing whether the benefits provided by trees are valued by people buying…The scientists in this study were interested in knowing whether the benefits provided by trees are valued by people buying a new house. They also wanted to know how much... -
The scientists in this study were interested in knowing whether the benefits provided by trees are valued by people buying…The scientists in this study were interested in knowing whether the benefits provided by trees are valued by people buying a new house. They also wanted to know how much... -
People visit parks to do many different activities, such as play basketball, baseball, sunbathe, swim, walk, picnic, or go bicycling.…People visit parks to do many different activities, such as play basketball, baseball, sunbathe, swim, walk, picnic, or go bicycling. If park managers know what people like to do in...
