Which of the following factors is the MOST important factor in determining whether a country is "water rich" or "water poor"?

A. Population density
B. Country size
C. Humid climate
D. Renewable water supplies
E. Rivers running through the country


Answer: D

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Continents have no significant influence on global precipitation patterns

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which strategy attempts to avoid waste production by applying the lessons of nature?

A. biomimicry B. biometrics C. bioshocking D. biomopping

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You measure the magnetization in a 100 million-year-old rock from North America. The magnetic minerals you measure have an inclination that is much shallower (lower inclination) than North America has today. From this measurement you conclude:

a. that North America has moved closer to the equator in the last 100 million years. b. that North America has moved farther from the equator in the last 100 million years. c. that North America was uplifted 100 million years ago. d. that North America has moved both west and south in the last 100 million years. e. that plate tectonics is wrong and that continents don't move.

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