Changing Waterways

Question 1

How is an oxbow lake formed?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

An oxbow lake is formed when the wide bend of a river is cut off.

Question 2

How is thermohaline circulation influenced by salinity and temperature?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It is driven by density gradients, which are affected by salinity and temperature, with cold water and water with higher salt concentrations being more dense.

Question 3

How can alternative practices lead to a reduced impact on waterways?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Alternative practices can lead to a decrease in pollution, erosion, and damage to waterways.

Question 4

Increased awareness of water contamination can help reduce its effects.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 5

Flooding on rivers is caused by human activity rather than natural events.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 6

How does pollution affect marine life?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Pollution causes destruction of coral reefs, which are important sources of shelter and breeding for marine animals.

Question 7

The majority of the debris found in the garbage patch is _______.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

small pieces of plastic

Question 8

Which of the following does not represent an impact of recreational activity on springs?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

decreased soil erosion

Question 9

Which of the following methods would help decrease marine pollution?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is an effect of fossil fuel emission on oceans?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

all of the above

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