Which statement about the difficulty of addressing climate change is false?
A. The problem is global.
B. Humans are not hard-wired to respond to long-term threats.
C. The problem is a long-term political issue.
D. Proposed solutions are controversial.
E. The benefits and harmful impacts are spread evenly.
Answer: E
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What likely happened to the permeability of the aquifer when this occurred?
A. Permeability did not change. B. Permeability increased due to compaction. C. Permeability decreased due to compaction.
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