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What is a drought?

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a warm season brought on by Earth tilting toward the Sun
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an extended period of time with little to no snow or rainfall
C
a large wave usually caused by an undersea earthquake
D
a cool season brought on by Earth tilting away from the Sun
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What is speciation?

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the complete loss of a species that has died out
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the evolutionary process through which new species emerge
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a short-term environmental change
D
a long-term environmental change
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Environmental risks arise from all of the following except _______.a.pesticidesb.pollutionc.industrial chemicalsd.groundwater

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An environmental change is occurring due to continents shifting and moving to different parts of Earth’s surface. What kind of change is this?

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a short-term change due to global warming
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a long-term change due to tectonic plate movement
C
a short-term change due to increasing levels of solar energy
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a long-term change due to forest fires
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What is a tsunami?

A
a warm season brought on by Earth tilting toward the Sun
B
an extended period of time with little to no snow or rainfall
C
a large wave usually caused by an undersea earthquake
D
a cool season brought on by Earth tilting away from the Sun

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