What are two examples of geology-related environmental concerns? Briefly explain why geology

holds an important position in environmental science What will be an ideal response?


Water quality and distribution, soil formation and erosion, monitoring pollution, finding suitable
locations for power plants and other potentially dangerous buildings, climate change, and so on?there
are many to choose from. Geology is concerned with all aspects of the physical Earth and their
interactions with the biosphere.

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A low pH, such as 2, means

A. a low concentration of hydrogen ions. B. basic conditions. C. a high concentration of hydrogen ions. D. alkaline conditions.

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A(n)____________________represents an extremely stable atmosphere where warm air lies above cool air

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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Sometimes a light breeze which may be called a ____, blows from the countryside into the city

a. subsidence inversion b. city breeze c. cool front d. surface inversion e. country breeze

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The spraying of _______________ onto cliff walls is a temporary way to slow cliff loss and protect clifftop homes

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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