What is the biggest environmental issue facing humanity?

A. Volcanic eruptions may cause climate change
B. Depletion of local drinking water supplies
C. Sustainability
D. Coastlines may be drowned by rising sea levels


Answer: C

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What happens when river slopes are uplifted beyond their maximum stable slope?

A) They are usually returned to the maximum stable slope by landslides. B) They are usually returned to the maximum stable angle by erosion. C) They usually remain at the uplifted angle but are more unstable when earthquakes occur. D) The river water fills the deeper crevice and maintains that depth.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Many molecular collisions do not result in chemical reaction. Why is this?

A) The colliding molecules are not the correct chemicals. B) The colliding molecules do not have sufficient energy. C) The colliding molecules do not have the correct orientations. D) all of the above

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