The harmful environmental costs of producing, using, and discarding products are not included in their market prices.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
Since the prices of disposable items are low, throwing these things away appears to the consumer to be a cheaper option.
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Current environmental conditions will dictate which traits are beneficial, and will ultimately drive evolution through the process of ____________________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
Biological treatment of hazardous waste may involve ________ hazardous substances.
A. Special organic chemical processing of B. Using bacteria and plants to absorb and detoxify C. The genetic alteration of species suffering from D. Using microorganisms to disperse E. None of these is correct
Baleen whales feed principally on ________.
A. copepods and krill B. fish and squid C. diatoms and dinoflagellates D. All of these are correct. E. None of these is correct.
In regards to soil-formation, which of the following best describes the role of climate?
A) Relative humidity and atmospheric pressure are the dominant climatic factors that influence soil development. B) Temperature and moisture determine the chemical reactions, organic activity, and water movement within soils. C) Of the five principle soil-forming factors, climate is the least significant with little correlation between soil and climates worldwide. D) Because all soils are ancient, they show the climatic conditions of the period in which they formed.