What is the difference between capacity and competence?
What will be an ideal response?
Capacity is the maximum load of solid particles that a stream can carry, which is dictated by its discharge. Competence is the measure of maximum particle size that a stream can carry, which is dictated by its velocity.
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What is a scientific theory? Explain how a scientific theory differs from the way most nonscientists use the word theory in everyday language
What will be an ideal response?
When waves reach shallow water, they are often bent and tend to become parallel to the shore. This process is termed ________
A) reflection B) refraction C) oscillation D) translation
Most marine species inhabit the benthic environment because it ________
A) is less stable than the planktonic environment B) is more stable than the planktonic environment C) is a prime habitat for life D) is less stable than the terrestrial environment E) doesn't have any sunlight
What was learned about the environment from the Deepwater Horizon event?
A) Never drill in the Arctic Ocean again. B) Keep tourists from touching the controls. C) The most long-lasting effects will be in pollution of the food chain. D) The environmental effects were actually negligible. E) Whole new technologies of offshore drilling were developed.