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Using complete sentences, describe the chain of events that lead to pollution of aquifers.

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Aquifers are large bodies of water flowing beneath the surface of the earth that provide a source of drinking water to many cities and towns. Chemicals that are released on the surface seep through the ground into these aquifers. The lack of oxygen in most aquifers prevents bacteria from breaking down the chemicals, making them difficult to remove. Once an aquifer is polluted, it can remain polluted for a very long time.

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What was the primary cause of the London Fog of 1952?

A
Global warming trapped hot air from blast furnaces in the lower regions of the atmosphere.
B
Cold air led to heavy use of coal, and the smoke from the coal fires was trapped close to the ground by a temperature inversion.
C
Effluents from steel factories raised the temperature of the Thames River, producing increased water vapor that condensed as soon as it contacted the air.
D
Unusually strong winds pushed air up the slopes of nearby mountains, where it condensed into fog and was pushed back to the ground by a temperature inversion.
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Which of the following statements provides the best explanation of what happens to chemicals that pollute aquifers?

A
Anaerobic bacteria quickly break down the chemical pollutants once the source of the pollution is removed.
B
Water that comes into the aquifer quickly dilutes the chemicals once the source of the pollution is removed.
C
The chemicals quickly seep from the water into the surrounding bedrock once the source of the pollution is removed.
D
Chemical pollutants remain in the aquifer for a long time because the lack of oxygen prevents bacteria from breaking them down.
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How did the Cuyahoga River influence the US environmental movement?

A
The Cuyahoga River Cleanup Project was the first successful attempt to clean up the nation's waterways.
B
The Cuyahoga River was the first national waterway to receive federal funding from the environmental superfund.
C
A floating pile of oil-soaked logs in the Cuyahoga River caught fire, and the resulting media attention led to the first Earth Day.
D
A rare species of snail that lived only in the Cuyahoga River was discovered, and concern over its survival led to the Endangered Species Act.
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Which of the following best describes the goal of cap and trade?

A
to decrease the heavy metal pollution of the soil
B
to decrease the release of pollutants into the ocean
C
to limit the emission of pollutants into the atmosphere
D
all of the above
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Which of the following statements provides the best analysis of what happens to freshwater lakes that are polluted by nitrates and phosphates?

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Nitrates and phosphates are lethal to fish populations.
B
Nitrates and phosphates promote algae bloom, increasing bacteria in the water, which use oxygen needed by marine life.
C
Nitrates and phosphates increase the acidity of the water, promoting the growth of some fish populations and the decrease of others.
D
Nitrates and phosphates have no effect on the fish population, but they limit plant growth by filtering the light they require to thrive.
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Which of the following best describes asbestosis?

A
a breathing disorder caused by inhaling asbestos fibers
B
a skin disorder caused by prolonged contact with asbestos fibers
C
a liver disorder caused by ingesting asbestos fibers
D
a collection of illnesses that includes all of the above
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Since the 1970s, many nations have entered into treaties to control the occurrence of acid rain, the thinning of the ozone layer, and the dumping of toxic waste into oceans. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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