Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with groundwater mining?
A. subsidence.
B. increased cost to pump the water to the surface.
C. increased likelihood that the aquifer will become contaminated.
D. saltwater intrusion.
Answer: C
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A. Cu B. CuBr C. Cu+ D. Br- E. Br2
Which of the following is not true of the inputs to Earth's coastal environments?
A) Climate strongly influences coastal geomorphic processes. B) Atmospheric winds generate ocean currents and waves. C) Compared to other inputs, human activities are insignificant coastal inputs. D) Solar energy inputs drive prevailing winds, weather systems, and climates. E) Coastal geomorphology are important in determining rates of erosion and deposition.
How many semipermanent highs typically exist in the southern hemisphere in January?
A. 7 B. 5 C. 3 D. 2
The left-most block of wood is like a mountain range on Earth in that it
A) is composed of less dense materials and is a thick block (crust) compared to other blocks (land areas on Earth).
B) is composed of more dense materials and is a thick block (crust) compared to other blocks (land areas on Earth).
C) is over a part of the Earth where the mantle is unusually thin.
D) is underlain by ocean.