Which of these ideas is an important component of environmental literacy?
a. Natural capital is expendable
b. Ecological footprints of the more- developed world are balanced by those of the less-developed world.
c. Ecological tipping points are irreversible and should not be crossed
d. Ecological tipping points can be balanced by reforestation and restoration efforts
e. gloom-and-doom pessimism in the critical evaluation of experts and leaders
C
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Mid-latitude semiarid climate: _________________________ What will be an ideal response?
According to elastic rebound theory, rocks deform and bend. When their internal strength is exceeded they rupture. This energy release is called an earthquake
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is not one of the elements the National Weather Service uses to define severe weather?
A. Precipitation greater than 1 inch per hour B. Damaging winds (greater than 58 miles per hour) C. Penny-sized or larger hail D. A tornado
Which country is the most likely place on Earth for a tornado to occur?
A) Brazil B) The United States C) Russia D) The People's Republic of China E) India