Which of the following is not an adverse consequence of de forestation?
A. Decreased plant and animal life
B. Decreased use of resources per capita
C. Increased landslide activity
D. Increased soil erosion
Answer: B
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A) stratosphere and mesosphere B) stratosphere and thermosphere C) troposphere and mesosphere D) troposphere and thermosphere E) troposphere and stratosphere
It is unusual for the wind to move grains larger than ________ in diameter
A) 0.05 mm B) 0.5 mm C) 5 mm D) 0.5 cm
Convective motion in the atmosphere is approximately ________ times faster than convective motion in the mantle
A) 2,500,000,000 B) 100,000 C) 2,500,000 D) 2,500
Which of the following best describes the Freeze Separation Method for desalination?
A) A current is run through positive and negative electrodes in freshwater separated by semipermeable membranes from seawater. B) Large icebergs are brought to coastal waters off countries that need freshwater where they are melted. C) Saltwater is boiled and the water vapor is passed through a cooling condenser, where it condenses as freshwater. D) Seawater is frozen and thawed multiple times, with the salts washed from the ice between each thawing. E) Water on the salty side of a semipermeable membrane is pushed under high pressure through the membrane to the freshwater side.