If the load exceeds a stream's capacity, sediment accumulates in the bed in a process called
A) saltation. B) aggradation. C) degradation. D) downcutting.
B
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High-pitched sound has a high
A) speed. B) frequency. C) number of partial tones. D) all of the above E) none of the above
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According to Malthus, population grows:
a) incrementally, in “fits and starts.” b) at a steady, measured pace. c) arithmetically. d) exponentially.
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Hazardous waste is especially problematic because disposal
A) may pollute air or water resources. B) is performed at the global scale. C) is easily done at sanitary landfills. D) is impossible. E) is too costly for most industries to afford.
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If you hold the end of an iron rod over a fire, your hand will become warm because of heat being transferred by ____
a. convection b. advection c. conduction d. radiation
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