Compare and contrast proglacial lakes and pluvial lakes

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Proglacial lakes form along glacial margins from meltwater coming off an ice sheet. Pluvial lakes form from rainwater collecting in a basin during a cooler, more moist climate.

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A steady-state economy would be marked by ________ resource consumption, ________ volume, and ________ output.

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Bacteria and fungal spores are potential ________

A) problems in degrading the ozone layer B) causes of "sick building syndrome" C) sources of radon in the home D) causes of high pesticide use in the home E) volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and persistent organic pollutants (POPs)

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