Rising sea levels result in all of the following EXCEPT ________
A) increased beach erosion
B) saltwater contamination of drinking water supplies
C) increased flooding from hurricanes
D) more dangerous storm surges
E) ocean acidification
Answer: E
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A. The stepped leader travels downward, and the return stroke travels downward. B. The stepped leader travels upward, and the return stroke travels downward. C. The stepped leader travels downward, and the return stroke travels upward. D. The stepped leader travels upward, and the return stroke travels upward.
Huge masses of granite and other related rocks made up of multiple intrusive bodies are called
____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which one of the following is NOT associated with hydraulic fracturing or "hydrofracking"?
A. pumping of water and chemicals into wells B. an increased price for natural gas C. special drilling techniques D. used to extract oil and natural gas from shale
What type of material is thought to explain the larger size of the outer planets relative to the inner planets?
A. metals B. rock C. ice D. liquid water E. None of these is correct.