What are two ways (one natural and one human-induced) in which the sediment budget of a coastline
can become negative? What will be an ideal response?
The sediment source could be eliminated by rising sea level, a change in shoreline topography, or a
change in drainage pattern. Human-made dams across streams that feed sediment to the shore can
starve a shoreline of sediment
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Water vapor, like carbon dioxide, plays a large role in the insulating properties of the atmosphere
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Whales are members of the Cetacea mammal order
a. True b. False
Which of the following is true of linoleic acid?
A) It is an essential, saturated fatty acid. B) It is an essential, unsaturated fatty acid. C) It is not an essential fatty acid, but is a saturated fatty acid. D) It is not an essential fatty acid, but is an unsaturated fatty acid.