The island nations of the world face the real possibility that their coastal areas will become uninhabitable because of

A. pollution from container and cruise ships.
B. the accumulation of non-biodegradable disposable packaging.
C. increased volcanic activity.
D. climate change and the melting of Antarctica's ice.


D. climate change and the melting of Antarctica's ice.

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The greatest surface warming is projected for which of the following regions during the next 100 years?

A. polar regions B. tropics C. middle latitudes D. equator

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According to UNEP, about ____% of the world's population are living along or near the ocean, mostly in large coastal cities.

A. 80 B. 60 C. 50 D. 40 E. 20

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In the United States, what are the primary uses of petroleum?

A) chemical fabrication and construction equipment B) fertilizer manufacturing and agricultural purposes C) power generation (electricity) and construction equipment D) transportation and industrial purposes E) running mining equipment and heating buildings

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Discuss and provide examples of how subsidies can be economically harmful.

What will be an ideal response?

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