Why is it so difficult to determine the extent of environmental degradation over a large area like the Himalayas?

What will be an ideal response?


The terrain makes every place unique yet moreover, it's difficult to travel between mountain valleys to make sense of the local changes due to degradation.

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The attractions of shopping malls include all but which of the following?

A) frequent concerts and exhibitions B) generous parking lots C) place to meet friends D) sheltered environments E) walking distance from homes

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Compare and contrast the three patterns of energy use in developing and developed countries – the amount of use, the type of energy used, and the major uses

What will be an ideal response?

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Compared to the surrounding countryside, cities and developed/built-up areas are:

a. Generally colder. b. Generally warmer. c. Typically no different in temperature. d. Generally much colder.

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An average air mass is on the order of ________ kilometers (miles) in diameter

A) 1 (0.6) B) 10 (6) C) 100 (60) D) 1,000 (600) E) 10,000 (6,000)

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