Most precipitation falling on terrestrial ecosystems becomes surface runoff, flowing into streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands, and oceans.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Which of the following statements describes thunderstorms that produce tornadoes?
A. They have rotating updrafts. B. They have very little cloud-to-ground lightning. C. They will not produce hail. D. They have updraft velocities below 167 km/h.
Explain how an increasing population and urban sprawl make people more vulnerable to natural disasters. Give three reasons
What will be an ideal response?
A/An ________ is a device designed to remove particles and pollutant gases
A) tall stack B) boiler C) coal washer D) scrubber E) air filter
As ecological footprints rise with increased quality of life in the developing world, do you think that citizens of the United States still have the responsibility to work toward a smaller footprint?
a. Yes, because the average per capita footprint in the United States is still more than twice the global average. b. Yes, because the United States has the wealth and technology to develop new technologies and resources to curb the consumption of natural resources. c. No; the average per capita footprint in the United States is not really that large. d. No; Earth’s renewable natural resources are being replenished quickly enough to support increased resource consumption around the world.