Question

Which of the following is not a way that humus affects the properties of soil?
a.
Humus expands with increased moisture levels.
b.
Humus increases the movement of water and air in soil.
c.
Humus decreases the porosity of soil.
d.
Humus acts as the basis for soil life.

Answer 1

i know i know this isnt math

Answer 2

The answer is Humus increases the movement of the water and air in soil (B)

Answer 3

but barely 4 people are on Environmental Science

Answer 4

Global climate change is a concern to scientists because it_______.
a.
is a natural process unaffected by humans
b.
has never changed before
c.
can have drastic effects to life on Earth
d.
can happen overnight

Answer 5

It would be B because, Humus is the 2nd in the layers of soil and it increses the movement of water, plant and organism life.

Answer 6

thanks but what about thiis next one

Answer 7

I think the answer is C

Answer 8

itsd either a or c but c seems to be a better answer

Answer 9

Aquatic organisms that lived hundreds of millions of years ago and were buried in silt and sediment resulted in the formation of _______.
a.
coal
b.
biomass
c.
biofuels
d.
petroleum

Answer 10

It is C because global climate change can affect life on earth and our carbon levels are what makes the drastic changes.

Answer 11

It is D because the commpression over the years turns petroleum into a flamable gas, that we use for our energy sources.

Answer 12

I would say C

Answer 13

Which of the following statements about water policy is true?
a.
The United States does not regulate water quality.
b.
Policies regulating water pollution and water quality have eliminated environmentalists concern about water.
c.
Current laws in place about water policy would eliminate water quality problems if they were enforced.
d.
The Clean Water Act has helped reduce water contamination, but further efforts are needed to maintain water quality.

Answer 14

D. The Clean Water Act has helped reduce water contamination, but further efforts are needed to maintain water quality.

Answer 15

Which of the following adaptations would you expect to find in an animal in the alpine biome, but not in the taiga?
a.
hibernation
b.
migration
c.
large lungs
d.
large paws

Answer 16

good i got that one right ok this one i think wold be a but not sure

Answer 17

B. Migration

Answer 18

Which of the following is not a negative consequence of upward urban growth?
a.
pollution
b.
creation of a “heat island”
c.
increased use of surrounding land
d.
waste management issues

Answer 19

C and D can be dismissed. A is out because the taiga is mostly flat land with few tress and grass.

Answer 20

C. Increased use of surrounding land

Upward urban growth will increase pollution as the number of people will increase. The increase in population and obstruction of free movement of air because of upward urban growth will result in a "heat island". Since the number of inhabitants is going to increase with upward urban growth, waste management will also become an issue.

Answer 21

Zoning laws establish _______.
a.
what types of buildings can be built in an area
b.
the uses an area of land can be put to
c.
who can live in an area
d.
the types of business that can occupy a building

Answer 22

B. the uses an area of land can be put to
(Can you make a new post and tag me please?)

Answer 23

yes

Answer 24

thanks