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Acid rain can damage limestone buildings and marble statues. It can also harm organisms living in ponds and other ecosystems. Which pollutant in the atmosphere causes MOST of the acid rain?

• fluorocarbons from aerosol spray cans

• nitrous oxide from volcanic eruptions

• sulfur dioxide from burning fossil fuels

More sulfur dioxide is being added to the atmosphere. How will this MOST likely affect the hydrosphere?

• There will be a decrease in sea level.

• The acidity of the ocean will increase.

• There will be an increase in fresh water.

• The temperature of the oceans will decline.

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Which BEST explains what scientists are referring to when they use the term conservation?

• nonliving parts of the environment

• living organisms in the environment

• health of the living organisms in the environment

• protection, management, and renewal of resources

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Which statement BEST explains why a society would choose nuclear power despite its disadvantages?

• Nuclear power plants are less costly to build.

• Nuclear power plants produce large amounts of energy with little air pollution.

• Radioactive waste storage units have become available.

• Reactor malfunctions leading to environmental contamination are minimal.

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Which of these is a renewable resource found in Nevada?

• zincmetal

• gravel deposits

• petroleum products

• geothermal energy

Fossil fuel and rechargeable batteries power most hybrid cars. Which of the following is the BEST reason to consider using hybrid cars instead of conventional cars?

• Hybrid cars have less of a negative impact on the environment than conventional cars.

• Hybrid cars are less likely to have mechanical failure than conventional cars.

• Hybrid cars use new technology, so they are more convenient than conventional cars.

• Hybrid cars are less expensive than conventional cars.

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Jamie read that the amount of fossil fuels that are available will eventually decline, leading to a short supply of fuel for automobiles. What is the MOST likely effect of a fossil fuel shortage?

• More people would use airplanes for travel.

• The fossil fuels would be manufactured in factories.

• There would be more research on the use of alternate fuels.

• The technology will be focused on cars that do not use energy.

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The burning of fossil fuels affects the atmosphere by:

• adding more heat and carbon dioxide.

• reducing the amount of necessary heat.

• taking water vapor out of the atmosphere.

• putting more oxygen in the atmosphere.

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Which of these can be recycled in an attempt to conserve resources?

• gasoline

• sunlight

• aluminum

• natural gas

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All of the following are renewable resources EXCEPT

• minerals

• trees

• wind

• water