During the Great Smog of 1952, visibility at Heathrow Airport remained above 0.5 mile despite the high levels of air pollution

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE

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CAM plants can minimize water loss by

A) leaving their stomates closed during dry periods. B) suspending photosynthesis when the solar radiation is too intense. C) having leaves shaped like umbrellas, which minimizes evaporation. D) storing water in their stems during wetter periods.

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What is true about the occurrence or distribution of midlatitude cyclones?

A. They exist only one at a time in either hemisphere. B. They are better developed in summer time. C. They are found closer to the equator in winter. D. Their tracks meander along with the westerlies. E. They develop in cold poles moving to the equator.

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Which of the following is a resource that is both nonrenewable and nonmetallic?

A. Copper B. Solar energy C. Sand D. Trees E. Clean air

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Plans are underway to remove an old coal-fired power plant and build a modern WTE facility in its location that will generate the same amount of electricity

The coal was transported to the power plant by train, but the MSW will be trucked in to the WTE facility. People in the region are concerned about a waste incinerator near their city. Which one of the following concerns regarding WTE facilities is correct? A) Unlike the coal-fired power plant, the WTE facility will be releasing mercury into the air. B) Unlike the coal-fired power plant, the WTE facility will be releasing carbon dioxide into the air. C) Unlike the coal-fired power plant, the WTE facility will release more pollution than the coal-fired power plant. D) Unlike the coal-fired power plant, the WTE facility will result in more traffic on the roads.

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