Predict how a change in the hydrologic cycle, such as increased rainfall in an area, might influence the biosphere and geosphere in that area.


Ans: Precipitation onto a hill can trigger destructive debris flows, which can harm animals and humans who live at the base of the hill.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Malaria is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions, with some 525 million cases occurring annually and resulting in one to three million deaths, mainly in young children:

A. of the Jesuits in Europe. B. of the Quechua Indians in Peru. C. in Sub-Saharan Africa. D. of the pilgrims in Massachusetts.

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Which is the following helps to control cultural eutrophication?

A. adding nitrates to balance the excess phosphate B. adding aquatic weeds to the water body to absorb excess oxygen C. increasing fertilizer use D. pumping remaining oxygen out of the reservoir E. limiting or banning phosphates in detergents

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The minimum daily temperature typically occurs at ____

A) midnight B) sunset C) 3:00 AM D) sunrise

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