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What is ocean acidification

Ocean Acidification: The declining pH (increased acidification) of the oceans due to increased CO2 emissions globally.

What happens to fish inhabiting water polluted by radioactive waste

They die.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of offshore wind farms

Offshore wind farms produce energy which is virtually emission free. After the initial expense of purchasing the wind farms, there are minimal costs involved in producing energy. Many people are opposed to offshore wind farms as they can ruin the view of the ocean and may cause noise.

How do the Composite Indexes predict future events

The indexes predict by assuming that past trends and relationships will continue into the future.

What is another name for the Great Ocean Conveyor Belt

The Great Ocean Conveyor Belt is also called thermohaline circulation.

What is the advantage of lava

Geothermal energy

Is bioaccumulation a noun

Yes, bioaccumulation is a noun, a singular, common, concrete noun.

What kind of disease is considered a long term effect of air pollution on human health

asthma

Which of these is a way to increase the availability of freshwater

Install low-flush toilets

Which of these descriptions involves an example of a nonrenewable resource

Kaolin mineral is used to make porcelain.

At which rate of population growth is the coal supply on Earth expected to be used up the soonest

High growth

Which of the following strategies can help Earth's coal supply last longer

Build and use solar power plants.

Which of these conservation tactics is the best way to reduce the pollution produced by a coal-burning power plant

Install scrubbers in the power plant.

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