Which of the following is an example of economic output that can injure the environment?
A. gold mine discharging arsenic into a natural lake it's using for a tailings pond
B. paper mill discharging raw chemical waste into a river
C. excessive clear cutting of wood resources by logging companies
D. radio-active waste leaking into a river, and all of the above
D. radio-active waste leaking into a river, and all of the above
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The accompanying graph shows the number of Atlantic hurricanes since the 1880s. Based on when most global warming has occurred, one would conclude
A) short duration hurricanes have increased in frequency.
B) all hurricanes have increased in frequency.
C) moderate duration hurricanes have increased in frequency.
D) no trends are apparent from this graph.
The intrusive igneous rocks that most likely formed below Earth's surface are ____
A)basalt, pumice, and welded tuff B)obsidian, granite, and basalt C)pumice, andesite, and welded tuff D)granite, diorite, and gabbro E)granite, diorite, and rhyolite
What circumstance would decrease the likelihood of a couple having a child?
A. the use of children as an essential part of the family labor force B. lack of contraceptive availability C. opportunities for women to participate in education and employment D. the lack of a public or private pension system E. high infant mortality rates