What is one problem associated with the incineration of solid waste?

A. hazardous chemicals are often created and released into the atmosphere
B. leachate the may contaminate groundwater
C. the volume of waste increases
D. the waste is radioactive


Ans: A. hazardous chemicals are often created and released into the atmosphere

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e. Size of organisms has steadily decreased.

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a. notch b. beach c. spit d. barrier island

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A. It is very warm and dry. B. The addition of water vapour from your breath causes the air's relative humidity to decrease C. It is very cold. D. The addition of water vapour from your breath causes the air's specific humidity to exceed 5g/kg.

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Which of the following places did NOT experience a major earthquake?

A. Charleston, South Carolina B. Mexico City C. New Madrid, Missouri D. Northridge area of Los Angeles E. All of these experienced major earthquakes.

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