Answers5120VB Environmental Science Sem B- BTopic Test

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Which of the following is true of coral?

A
It is located in deep sea regions.
B
It supports few species.
C
It is composed of a single large and complex coral organism.
D
It is composed of thousands of individual coral organisms.
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Reefs grow best in _______.

A
deep water
B
low salinity
C
temperatures below 25°C
D
shallow water
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Which of the following is the first step toward proposing solutions effectively?

A
Determine the desired outcome.
B
Propose a possible solution.
C
Act on a possible solution.
D
Identify the unresolved problem or dilemma.
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Which of the following does not explain the importance of mangrove forests?

A
They provide shelter to organisms on high energy coasts.
B
They help prevent erosion along coasts.
C
They increase surface runoff and flooding.
D
They filter and process pollutants out of the environment.
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Many cities in southeast Michigan are struggling with financial problems due to current economic conditions. At the same time, southeast Michigan is having one of the worst winters on record for snowfall amounts and hazardous road conditions. Which of the following unresolved problems would be a direct result of these two factors?

A
city workers working longer hours to keep up with the snowfall amounts
B
more city workers than the current financial budget can afford
C
less city workers to plow the streets causing an increase in the number of car accidents during the winter months
D
an increase in the number of damaged snow plows

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