Was Malthus right? Cite material from readings and lecture to justify your answer sociologically.

What will be an ideal response?


(Right) Increased populations are correlated with increased environmental
impacts; the world is finite. (Wrong) World systems theory; core and periphery;
substitutability principle; demographic transition theory.

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What is the source of flood basalts associated with oceanic plateaus?

A) Decompression melting associated with seafloor spreading B) Partial melting associated with subduction C) Impact heating from a meteorite strike D) The melting of the head of a mantle plume

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Which process must take place first during the denudation of a landscape?

A) Weathering B) Erosion C) Mass wasting D) They must occur simultaneously.

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The Heartland Institute flier about global change is an example of:

Pseudoscience Bias Propaganda All of these are correct

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Which of the following best matches the description?Pressurized aquifer intersecting the surface from which water gushes without being pumped.

A. water table B. aquifer C. surface impoundment D. landfills E. groundwater mining F. aquitard G. confined aquifer H. aquiclude I. in-stream uses J. unconfined aquifer K. point source L. nonpoint source M. water diversion N. artesian aquifer O. septic tank

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