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November 28, 2025

238 public questions were asked on this day.

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Humans often remove large areas of forests in order to build homes, office buildings, factories, and shopping areas. If a forested area is cut down in order to construct a shopping center, predict the effect this human a...
Asked by Blaine 1 answer
All scientists agree that global climate change will happen rapidly. Please select the best answer from the choices provided True or false
Asked by Bob 1 answer
Air pollution affects everyone equally. Please select the best answer from the choices provided True or false
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In a 2009 study, presented by the National Academy of Science, 97% of climate scientists agree that human activity is causing global warming." Which of the following statements is best supported by this study? a. Most cl...
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What can happen to solar radiation when it enters Earth’s atmosphere? It is increased as it hits the clouds. It is absorbed or reflected as it travels to Earth’s surface. It is changed into visible light. It is destroyed...
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Which type of energy turns tidal turbines to create electrical energy? kinetic potential solar thermal
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Which is one characteristic of deep ocean currents? Deep ocean currents move quickly. Deep ocean currents are caused by winds. Deep ocean currents move cold water toward the equator. Deep ocean currents are affected by t...
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Brianne is interested in a natural resource career but she also wants to work with animals. Which career choice should Brianne pursue? (1 point) Responses environmental engineer environmental engineer wildlife biologist...
Asked by micheal 1 answer
Which is one factor that adds to the greenhouse effect? a decrease in the amount of dust in the atmosphere a decrease in the amount of water on Earth’s surface an increase in gases in the atmosphere that absorb heat an i...
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New agricultural approaches to farming in rain forest areas offer possibilities of farming without harming the forest. Which crop specifically can grow in the rainforest and not damage the area? (1 point) Responses soybe...
Asked by micheal 1 answer
Alternative energy sources like solar and wind power _______. a. are always available b. are only replenished with human intervention c. are renewable d. are more versatile than fossil fuels Please select the best answer...
Asked by Bob 1 answer
Water stress and scarcity are major issues. Water scarcity is experienced by billions of people at least one month out of each year. Access to safe drinking water is also a major issue. How many people worldwide lack acc...
Asked by micheal 1 answer
There are 326 million trillion gallons of water on Earth but only what percentage of that is useable fresh water? (1 point) Responses 1 percent 1 percent 3 percent 3 percent 5 percent 5 percent 15 percent 15 percent
Asked by micheal 1 answer
Hydropower, wave power, and tidal power use which renewable resource to provide energy? (1 point) Responses water water wind wind sunlight sunlight oil
Asked by micheal 1 answer
In 2005, one country began work to reduce and reverse the effects of deforestation of the Amazon rain forest. Which country was this? (1 point) Responses Brazil Brazil Nicaragua Nicaragua Argentina Argentina Honduras
Asked by micheal 1 answer
Aishwarya is writing a report on the issues with people not having access to clean and safe water. In her report she plans to include information about the problems that arise from this situation. To support her points,...
Asked by micheal 1 answer
Wood is a USDA defined renewable resource. It’s also considered a preferred green building material because of its benefits. What is one of those benefits? (1 point) Responses It is impervious to wear. It is impervious t...
Asked by micheal 1 answer
In a pond, the pollution of water by human-made pollutants, such as oil and grease, can cause chemical, biological, and ecological changes. As plants begin to die and decompose, carbon dioxide is released. What would hap...
Asked by Blaine 1 answer
Since the 1970s, many changes in waste disposal have taken place. Recycling has become a regular part of garbage pick-up. In some places it is mandatory. Compost pick-up, clean incineration, and proper disposal in high-t...
Asked by Blaine 1 answer
During the past 40 years, close to 20 percent of the Amazon rain forest has been cut down, more than in all the previous 450 years since European colonization began. Scientists predict that an additional 20 percent of th...
Asked by Blaine 1 answer
Earth's Oceans are impacted by climate changes, pollution, and overfishing. Which is not a result of human activity? Responses A destruction of food websdestruction of food webs B destruction of coral reefsdestruction of...
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Evan and his friends are so surprised to find deer in their subdivision! His mom is getting mad because every morning they are in the garden eating everything they see. What change in their environment could have taken p...
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Danny and his sister Minnie decided to go tubing over the summer break in a nearby river. When they arrived they saw a location where someone had dumped some household trash into the river. How does dumping waste into ri...
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Farmers spray pesticides to protect fruits from pests. What is a possible harmful effect of using pesticides? Responses A Pesticides are harmful to plants and should not be used.Pesticides are harmful to plants and shoul...
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People increase erosion in forested areas by Responses A tilling the soil.tilling the soil. B polluting the air.polluting the air. C cutting down trees.cutting down trees. D planting invasive species.planting invasive sp...
Asked by Blaine 1 answer