What is the primary source of pollution in the Chesapeake Bay?

A. farm runoff
B. chemical manufacturing plants
C. oil refineries
D. mercury plants


Answer: A

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A. becomes progressively younger away from the midocean ridges. B. becomes progressively older away from the midocean ridges. C. ranges in age; the oldest ocean crust is in the Atlantic and the youngest ocean crust is in the Arctic. D. is the same age worldwide.

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True or False: Earth's early atmosphere contained abundant oxygen

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Which of the following geoengineering techniques involves capturing greenhouse gases from

smokestacks and pumping it underground? a. fertilizing the ocean b. carbon capture and sequestration c. solar radiation management d. large-scale forestation e. atmospheric capture of CO2

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What are the impacts related to mining-related activities?

a. Collapse of land surface b. Subsidence pits and troughs over abandoned mines c. Release of harmful chemicals at the land surface d. Pollution due to weathering of the abandoned ores e. All of the above

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