Consumption is a major interface between the rich and poor

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE

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Point sources of pollution include all of the following except

A. wastewater from a factory. B. organic matter discharged from a meat-packing plant. C. a septic tank leaking sewage. D. salt runoff from roads.

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Secondary sewage treatment is designed primarily to ________

A) remove the dissolved organic matter B) pretreat wastewater on its way to tertiary treatment C) remove hazardous chemicals such as pesticides and heavy metals D) remove the solids E) remove all bacteria and microorganisms

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Humans have dramatically altered the rate of nitrogen fixation into forms usable by autotrophs by ________

A) burning of fossil fuels to meet our energy needs B) using antibiotics to reduce the numbers of denitrifying bacteria C) selectively removing leguminous plants D) producing synthetic fertilizers and applying them to crops, lawns, and parks E) increasing the erosion of farmlands through poor agricultural practices

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Mass movement that occurs along a curved surface of a rupture is known as:

a. rockfall. b. slide. c. creep. d. slump. e. none of these

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