Thawing permafrost _______________
a. ?creates problems for oil pipelines, which run underground in high latitudes
b. ?reduces climate change dangers by absorbing atmospheric heat
c. ?increases climate change dangers by injecting warm water into the Arctic Ocean
d. ?puts buildings at risk of damage, but does not disrupt transportation
e. ?leads to a reduction in biodiversity by removing vegetation that protects snowbanks
ANSWER: c
You might also like to view...
What is the movement of water over Earth’s surface?
A. evaporation B. precipitation C. streaming D. runoff E. welling
Use of the continental shelf as the extent of a nation's territorial waters provides each country bordering the sea with a uniform share of coastal waters.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
____________________ is a way to grow food on steep slopes or mountainsides without depleting topsoil
Fill in the blanks with correct word
Suppose you live in the Chicago area and are very familiar with the suburb of Wheaton, but not downtown Chicago. A friend comes to visit for the weekend and asks to go out for Chicago-style thick crust pizza, specifically at the original shop located in downtown Chicago. You vaguely remember passing the original location of the Chicago-style pizza shop some time ago. The Chicago-style pizza shop is ________.
A. inside your activity space and your awareness space B. inside your activity space but not part of your recognition space C. outside your awareness space, but inside your knowledge space D. within your personal space