Mountains are supported by the mechanical strength present in the asthenosphere due to the presence of heavy elements such as iron and magnesium
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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What are true for hydroelectric energy?
a. It is clean and renewable b. The large reservoirs behind the dams of hydroelectric power plants may provide irrigation water c. The construction of big dams and reservoirs may also damage the ecosystem d. Reservoirs trap sediment and nutrients and may affect agriculture e. All of the above
The infectious diseases that cause the greatest mortality in the world today are
A) malaria, meningitis, and dengue. B) syphilis, hepatitis, and herpes. C) trypanosomiasis, intestinal roundworms, and tuberculosis. D) acute respiratory infections, diarrhea, and HIV/AIDS.
Confucianism stresses all of the following ideals, EXCEPT
A) the importance of the family. B) deference to authority. C) the importance of ethics. D) respect for tradition. E) the need for bureaucratic positions to be passed down through family lines.
Which is not one of the United Nations' 7 criteria for sustainable forest management?
A) Biodiversity B) Water purification C) Profit D) Carbon storage E) Flood prevention