Consequences of the population explosion in developing countries include all of the following EXCEPT

A) population growth in rural areas that outpaces urban growth.
B) overcultivation, soil erosion, and depletion of fertility.
C) deforestation, drainage of wetlands.
D) migration.
E) poaching of wildlife.


A

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a. Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation. b. Asian-Pacific Environmental Cooperation. c. Austronesian Paddle Export Corporation. d. Austronesian Pacific Exile Corporation. e. Austronesian Pacific Environmental Cooperative.

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The recurrence interval of an event, also known as its ________, is typically inversely related to the event's magnitude

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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In which direction does sediment within the surf zone move?

A. In the direction of longshore drift B. Higher on the beach C. Opposite the direction of longshore drift D. Lower on the beach

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