During the second wave of U.S. environmental policy, in 1872, Congress designated Yellowstone as the world's first __________.

a. national forest
b. wilderness area
c. national park
d. wildlife refuge


Answer: c. national park

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a. transform b. divergent c. convergent d. all plate boundaries

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As westerly winds blow over a north-south oriented mountain range, the airflow is deflected in such a way that a trough forms on the ____ side of the mountain

a. upwind b. downwind c. both upwind and downwind d. north e. side

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Which of the following is a micronutrient, which without sufficient quantities in a diet can result in goiter?

a. Protein b. Carbohydrates c. vitamin A d. vitamin C e. Iodine

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Undertow or backwash is more likely to knock you off your feet than to carry you out to sea. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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