Rapid amounts of photosynthesis can create variations in the alkalinity of seawater. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
pH rises in regions where there is rapid photosynthesis. This is due to plants and other
photosynthetic organisms using the carbon dioxide in the ocean which removes hydrogen ions form
the reactions. Information can be found in the section The Ocean's Acid-Base Balance Varies with
Dissolved Components and Depth.
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One of the greatest success stories of the positive impact of chemistry research and environmental policies and regulations relates to
A) nitrogen oxides and the control of acid precipitation. B) CFCs and the destruction of the ozone. C) the reduction of ozone pollution over major cities in North America. D) the use of fossil fuels and the reversal of global climate changes.
Which of the following results from the fact that the osmotic pressure of blood is lower than the pressure at the arterial capillaries?
A) Nutrients flow from the capillaries into the interstitial fluid. B) Wastes flow from the interstitial fluid into the capillaries. C) both a and b D) neither a nor b
Some Asian religions are not mutually exclusive; in fact the most common religion in Japan is for people to practice both Buddhism and Shintoism
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Describe the forces acting on a slope and the various physical aspects of a slope, such as waxing slope and debris slope
What will be an ideal response?