Why are bays and estuaries especially sensitive to pollution?
A) The water is stagnant.
B) Fresh water can be polluted more easily.
C) Few bacteria are present to aid with biodegradation of pollutants.
D) Pollution flows out with river water or is released directly by industry in busy ports.
D
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A. up, the solubility goes up. B. down, the solubility goes down. C. up, the solubility goes down. D. down, the solubility goes up. E. both A and B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A convergence of winds near the surface is associated with cloud production because it:
A) forces the air to rise. B) increases the wind speed. C) creates a vortex or spiral pattern. D) increases the dew point. E) increases the lapse rate.
In what decade did the first energy shocks occur, in the form of drastically higher oil prices?
A) 1890s B) 1910s C) 1930s D) 1950s E) 1970s