Which statement about barrier islands is NOT true?
a. they protect the coast by dissipating wave energy
b. they are frequently washed over and eroded by strong storms
c. they are separated from the mainland by a narrow lagoon
d. they are found mainly along tectonic coasts
d
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A) environmentalists B) merchants, particularly those who owned their own fleet of trucks C) poor farmers in the drier parts of the country D) poor farmers who had access to water E) wealthy farmers who owned large tracts of land
The veterinary drug diclofenac is responsible for the death of this endangered species in South Asia
A) Bengal Tiger B) Indian Vulture C) Cheetah D) Golden Leaf Monkey E) Asian Elephant
What area of the United States is composed of terranes?
A) Florida B) The Midwest C) Maine D) Arizona E) Alaska
Which of the following is likely the most effective way to increase the use of mosquito nets for their intended purpose?
a. Treat the nets with a more effective pesticide. b. Make the holes in the nets smaller to increase effectiveness. c. Sell fishing nets for a cheaper price. d. Impose fines on those using the nets for fishing.