Which of the following is a characteristic of commercial agriculture?

A) Most of the production is sold to companies that process the food and sell it to consumers.
B) The farmer depends on his or her own production for most food.
C) Technology is low.
D) A great deal of human labor goes into farming.


Answer: A

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Which of the following is not a problem associated with international agreements?

A. The agreements must be made by unanimous consent. B. The international court affects the sovereignty of noncompliant nations. C. There is no body that can enforce international environmental protection. D. There is no body that can legislate international environmental protection. E. All of these are problems associated with international agreements.

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Ozone depletion:

A) is highest over the Arctic. B) occurs in a process that consumes one chlorine atom for each molecule of ozone broken apart. C) is considered a serious problem in most developed countries. D) is slowed by chlorofluorocarbons.

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Which of the following hazards can be caused by volcanic eruptions?

a. Tsunamis that can wash away coastal towns b. Landslides and Lahars that can bury the land surface c. Lava flow overrunning roads and towns, and ash falls that can blanket the landscape d. All of the above e. Both a and c

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What units of measure would most likely be represented by letters A-E on the bottom of the accompanying hydrograph?



A) Meters
B) Hours
C) Kilograms
D) Miles

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