The effluents of many factories and generating plants—especially nuclear power plants—are warmer than the rivers and lakes into which they flow, and when discharged in quantity, they may raise the water temperature significantly
This is known as __________. a. acid rain
b. the hydrologic cycle
c. thermal pollution
d. the greenhouse effect
c
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A. mini B. micro C. meso D. macro
Enlightenment thinkers believed that open debate and the application of reason and science would promote all of the following EXCEPT for
A. equality. B. freedom. C. socialism. D. tolerance.
After a dinner-table argument with his grown children, a man changes his position on the issue of immigrant refugees being granted asylum in the U.S. His children have exercised what kind of power?
A. legitimacy B. influence C. authority D. force
Which of the following statements is true about the relationship between genes and longevity?
A. Genes are solely responsible for all variations in longevity. B. Environmental factors such as diet and exercise have no influence on gene activity. C. Male Japanese Americans carry a gene mutation that reduces the risk of cancer. D. The Old Order Amish community have a gene mutation that increases fat in the blood.