During the second wave of U.S. environmental policy, in 1872, Congress designated Yellowstone as the world's first __________.

- national forest
- national park
- wilderness area
- wildlife refuge


national park

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Protons, neutrons, and electrons are all

A. forms of radioactive energy. B. equal in mass. C. subatomic particles that make up atoms. D. negative ions. E. charged particles.

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Which one of the following produces the least air pollution?

A) An automobile burning hydrogen as a fuel B) An automobile powered by a hydrogen fuel cell C) A Toyota Prius hybrid vehicle D) A car powered by natural gas

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The cP air masses pictured here originate



A) over land masses and bring cold air during the winter.
B) over land masses and bring warm air during the summer.
C) over water and bring warm air during the summer.
D) over water and bring cold air during the winter.

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