The Aral Sea Disaster Case Study is a classic example of unintended consequences. Summarize the events leading to the current situation and suggest what you think may be in the future for the sea.

What will be an ideal response?


The major points of the case study should be summarized. Note the last paragraph of the case study, which suggests that, despite efforts, the main part of the sea is expected to continue to shrink and may disappear completely.

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Those organisms of ecosystems which feed on dead plant and animal material, promote decay, and return mineral nutrients to the soil are called ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The limited development of soil horizons in the soil type pictured below occurs because

A. precipitation is limited. B. the subsurface is covered by permafrost. C. volcanic ash has penetrated very deeply beneath the surface in this soil type. D. leaf litter is so abundant that it tends to leach downward across all of the layers.

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What is likely to happen, at the surface, if large volumes of water, oil, or gas are removed from layers

of rock deep underground? a. settlement b. deep subsidence c. shallow subsidence d. magmatic intrusion e. hydrocompaction

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What did Polynesians use to determine if an island was near, but could not be seen yet?

A) The change in the rhythmic set of waves against the hull B) The Flight tracks of birds at dusk C) The Smell of the water D) All of these choices were used

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