________ are semi-permanent features or attributes of our atmosphere that cause weather and climate patterns
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Climatic controls
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As a result of the lessons learned from the 1984 Bhopal, India, disaster, the 1986 EPCRA requires
A) all companies handling toxic wastes to be located at least one mile from any city border. B) emergency response teams in every company that makes a product in the United States. C) companies that handle more than 5 tons of hazardous materials to provide detailed information to local emergency planning committees. D) all companies to purchase HAZMAT insurance.
The ecological footprint of Japan is estimated to be several times larger than its locally available resources.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Many environmental advocates believe that biofuel made from palm oil is NOT an appropriate replacement for fossil fuels such as petroleum because ________
A) oil palm plantations take land away from coffee growers B) burning palm oil actually puts more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than burning gasoline C) human rights are being violated because of the palm oil slave trade D) tropical forests must be cleared to plant oil palms E) it is better to use palm oil in snack foods