Aquatic organisms that lived hundreds of millions of years ago and were buried in silt and sediment resulted in the formation of _______.a.coalb.biomassc.biofuelsd.petroleum
While an important source of freshwater, groundwater is not as widely used as rivers and springs.
Which of the following is not a negative consequence of upward urban growth?a.pollutionb.creation of a “heat island”c.increased use of surrounding landd.waste management issues
Global climate change is a concern to scientists because it_______.a.is a natural process unaffected by humansb.has never changed beforec.can have drastic effects to life on Earthd.can happen overnight
Which of the following most significantly determines a community's access to potable water? a. access to clean raw water sources b. the availability of money c. local drought conditions d. the level of industrial development Please select the best answer from the choices provided
It is important to maintain septic systems in order to _______.a.prevent treated sewage from contaminating groundwaterb.process human waste into fertilizerc.prevent untreated sewage from contaminating groundwaterd.none of the above
Which of the following best explains how a hurricane can increase an area’s susceptibility to future storms?a.Storm surges cause massive damage to buildings along coastlines.b.Hurricanes often flood coastal communities.c.Hurricane strength winds cause large amounts of property damage.d.Erosion caused by hurricanes can leave coasts more exposed to storms.
Which is most likely a source of air pollution?
How does groundwater become polluted?a.Pollutants mixed with water pass through permeable layers above the aquifer.b.Factories dump their waste directly into aquifers.c.Refuse infiltrates the water table when garbage is dumped.d.All of the above
Which statement best describes a characteristic of maritime polar air masses?
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