Which of the following is an action individuals have taken to help reduce the impact of a potential future tsunami?
A) drain coastal wetlands
B) plant mangroves
C) build on barrier islands.
D) remove barrier islands.
E) construct jetties
B
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A) occurs only when the Sun is shining. B) releases oxygen into the air. C) must give off less carbon than is fixed through photosynthesis if a plant is to experience net growth. D) does not affect the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
"Iron hat" is often a good indicator of which type of buried mineral deposit?
A. Copper oxide B. Copper sulfate C. Copper sulfide D. Copper carbonate
Which of the following best reflects the change in sea surface temperature of the past half-century?
a. A net warming of 1?C-2?C has occurred. b. A net warming of 0.1?C-0.2?C has occurred. c. There has been no change in sea surface temperature. d. A net cooling of 0.1?C-0.2?C has occurred. e. A net cooling of 1?C-2?C has occurred.
Which of the following disasters has the highest probability of causing a "10-fatality event" each year?
A. a hurricane B. a volcanic eruption C. a tornado D. an earthquake E. a flood