Which source supplies the most water to industries — groundwater or

surface water? Why? What will be an ideal response?


Surface water supplies the most water. It is usually less expensive, available in larger
quantities, and meets the lower purity needs of industrial use. Some industries can even
use saltwater.

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the relationship between air pressure and altitude?

A) As one moves lower in the atmosphere, pressure decreases, and as one moves closer to the Earth's surface, pressure decreases. B) As one moves up in the atmosphere, pressure increases, and as one moves closer to the Earth's surface, pressure increases. C) As one moves lower in the atmosphere, pressure decreases, and as one moves closer to the Earth's surface, pressure increases. D) As one moves up in the atmosphere, pressure decreases, and as one moves closer to the Earth's surface, pressure increases.

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The broad circulatory patterns of the major surface ocean currents are called:

a. streamlines. b. gyres. c. eddies. d. Rossby waves.

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Standard sea level pressure in inches of mercury is ________

A) 7.52 inches B) 14.70 inches C) 29.92 inches D) 28.70 inches

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Which of these lines depicts logistic population growth?

A) A B) B C) C D) D

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