The occurrence of persistent phytoplankton blooms in an area where runoff from fertilized farmland enters the ocean
is an example of ____________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
eutrophication
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Edge cities are a peculiarly North American phenomena
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following is true about how a stream erodes material?
A) Abrasion is concentrated on the upstream side of obstructions. B) Turbulence of the water is less important than the temperature, which affects viscosity. C) Erosion occurs equally on two sides of a bend. D) Water cannot erode unless it is carrying sediment. E) All of these are correct.
Which of the following environments would most likely have sediment formed by evaporation of seawater?
a) beach at A b) lagoon at B c) coral reef at C d) deep seafloor at D e) tidal flat at E
According to Figure 6.2 in your textbook, when metamorphism occurs, the range of temperatures and pressures encompasses all of the following except
A) the boiling temperature of water. B) conditions for lithification of sedimentary rocks. C) conditions for melting water-rich rocks. D) conditions for melting dry rocks.