The maximum number of people Earth can hold without causing prohibitive environmental degradation is called ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


carrying capacity

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

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According to the figure, what level of pollution reduction comes at the highest cost?

A) From 60% to 80% pollution reduction B) From 20% to 40% pollution reduction C) From 80% to 100% pollution reduction D) The first 20% of pollution reduction

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Full-cost pricing of gasoline refers to taxing gasoline by the gallon, as it is purchased, to cover the estimated harmful costs of driving. This tax has been estimated to be:

a. $2.90 per gallon b. $12.00 per gallon just for the tax c. $12.00 per gallon when combined with the cost of the gas itself d. $4.00 per gallon e. $4.00 per liter

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Evaluate which agriculture system—dry farming, irrigation, qanat—seems most promising to meet future food needs

What will be an ideal response?

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

In the polar front theory of a developing wave cyclone, energy for the storm is usually derived from an increase in surface winds, rising of warm air and sinking of cold air, and latent heat of condensation

a. True b. False

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences