The principal objective of channelization is to control floods

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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The value of many natural ecosystem services is most apparent as

A) we appreciate the damages and economic loss that result from the disruption of these ecosystems. B) new technologies allow us to more fully exploit the natural capital of these ecosystems. C) research into alternate energy resources continues. D) new species are discovered and described by scientists.

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Which one of the following would contribute most to acid precipitation falling in the northeastern United States?

A) Ozone forming during morning rush hour in Buffalo, New York B) Coal-fired power plants in northeastern Canada C) Coal-fired power plants in the Midwest D) Nuclear power plants in the region

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Which atmospheric layer has a temperature profile that decreases away from the warmth of Earth’s surface?

A. exosphere B. thermosphere C. mesosphere D. stratosphere E. troposphere

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Current global-average temperatures are about ______ than they were in 1945. [INSERT FIGURE 3-32. INCLUDE CAPTION]

A) 0.1oC cooler B) 0.5oC cooler C) 0.1oC warmer D) 0.5oC warmer

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