What has caused the Aral Sea to shrink dramatically over the past 40 years?
A) global climate change
B) water diversions in streams feeding the sea
C) excessive growth of shoreline plants due to excessive agricultural fertilizer runoff
D) extremely high evaporation rates
B
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The central thesis of the theory of organic evolution is that the same diversity of species on Earth
today existed in the past. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
In highland climates, greatest precipitation is found along the windward slopes
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of these characteristics would increase surface runoff?
a. more permeable soils b. shallower slopes c. thicker soils d. less vegetation e. larger infiltration capacities
Use your knowledge of plate boundaries to answer whether an earthquake is likely or unlikely to occur at the location of the red circle.
A. Unlikely B. Likely