Figure 24.5
Is an Environmental Impact Statement helpful in terms of addressing environmental issues?

What will be an ideal response?


The answer is highly subjective and depending on political affiliation, students may be in favor of EIS, or not. It is important that students recognize that EIS addresses: wildlife habitat, endangered species, soil erosion, landscape views, human health, wetlands, stream flow, groundwater quality, surface water quality, and air quality. 

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Direct evidence of giant tsunami is found in ____

a. ?volcanic slump zones around Hawaiian volcanoes b. ?beach erosion on Pacific islands c. ?alternating layers of peat, sand, and mud containing saltwater plants d. ?reverse faults along subduction zones e. ?magnetic field patterns in sedimentary rock

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The combining of smaller atoms to release their energy is called ________ ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following provides the minimum amount of protection you need to block the following form of radiation?alpha

A. lead suit B. suntan lotion C. thick leather D. T-shirt E. none of the above

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