What are three ecological services that rivers provide?

What will be an ideal response?


Deliver nutrients to sea to help sustain coastal fisheries.Deposit silt that maintains deltas.Purify water.Renew and renourish wetlands.Provide habitats for wildlife.

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Which country currently has the largest population? Which country will most likely have the largest population in the year 2100, if current population growth rates continue?

What will be an ideal response?

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There was a backlash against environmental laws and regulations in the 1980s that was led by some who argued that environmental laws were hindering economic growth.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The increase in the number of earthquakes greater than magnitude 8.5 after a 30-year quiet-period

prior to 2000 is not a statistical quirk. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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What do two-thirds of Indians use as fuel for cooking?

A) hydropower B) biomass C) kerosene D) electricity E) none of the above

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