List some of the ways that pollutants are removed from the atmosphere. Does this occur quickly or slowly?
What will be an ideal response?
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What happens to the pH of an acidic solution as water is added?
A. The pH will decrease since more hydronium ions are produced from the water. B. The pH will decrease as the solution becomes more dilute. C. The pH is not influenced by the addition of water. D. The pH will increase as the solution becomes more dilute.
Which of the following locations is considered a region where cyclogenesis often occurs?
A. Atlantic Ocean near Halifax, Nova Scotia B. eastern slopes of the Appalachian mountains C. California D. Gulf of Mexico
Compared to heating and cooling this home using a standard heat pump system, this home's heating and cooling system will
A) probably keep the pond from freezing over in the winter. B) probably cause ice to form on the pond in the early summer and fall. C) reduce the carbon footprint of the homeowners. D) not work if ice forms on the top of the pond.
The Florida Everglades Case Study points out the problems associated with competing interests. In this case, the needs of a rapidly growing urban population compete with the needs of a massive, complex ecosystem. As the human population continues to grow, competition will grow. Is it important for an ecosystem such as the everglades to be restored given the cost and potential impact on the needs of the human population? Explain.
What will be an ideal response?