A coastline of emergence would most likely result from:
a. rising sea level.
b. subsiding land.
c. a tsunami.
d. tectonic uplift of land in the coastal zone.
e. a barrier island.
D
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A) cirque. B) crevasses. C) equilibrium line. D) terminal moraine. E) medial moraine.
The most efficient way to generate electricity from MSW is by using ________
A) bioreactor landfills B) sanitary landfills C) composting D) recycling E) waste-to-energy facilities
Which of the following is a valid statement with relevance to groundwater?
A. Fractures are the main way groundwater moves through some rocks, such as granite. B. Most groundwater occurs in caves and underground lakes. C. In most sediments, adjacent grains fit tightly together. D. None of these choices are correct.
If one nation has strict environmental laws, should another nation be allowed to sue to overrule those laws in the name of free trade?
a. Yes. Free trade must not be interrupted between two countries that have trade agreements. b. Yes, but only if the negatively affected country is poor and trying to develop c. No. Countries have the right to pass environmental protection laws that other nations must follow.