Over 50 percent of the world's coastal mangroves forests have been destroyed.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Developing countries are said to face double jeopardy for environmental hazards because of the threats of
A) physical disasters and traditional cultural practices. B) physical disasters and infectious disease. C) infectious disease and increased exposure to toxic chemicals. D) their dependence on farms for food and income.
Most of the atmosphere's heat comes from:
a. absorption of infrared radiation coming from the earth b. latent heat. c. reflection. d. direct absorption of the sun's radiation.
Which 2 layers of the atmosphere experience temperature inversion?
A. troposphere and stratosphere B. thermosphere and mesosphere C. stratosphere and mesosphere D. thermosphere and stratosphere
What agency enforces air quality standards in the U.S.?
A. Environmental Protection Agency B. Department of Natural Resources C. Department of Energy D. Council on Environmental Quality