Question

Which type of decay is a form of nuclear fission?(1 point)
Responses

beta-plus decay
beta-plus decay

alpha decay
alpha decay

beta-minus decay
beta-minus decay

gamma decayWhy do some atmospheric gases act as greenhouse gases, while others do not?(1 point)
Responses

The industrial revolution changed the components of the atmosphere, causing some gases to become greenhouse gases.
The industrial revolution changed the components of the atmosphere, causing some gases to become greenhouse gases.

Naturally occurring gases do not act as greenhouse gases, while human-made gases do.
Naturally occurring gases do not act as greenhouse gases, while human-made gases do.

Greenhouse gases have more than two atoms, allowing them to vibrate and release radiation, warming the atmosphere.
Greenhouse gases have more than two atoms, allowing them to vibrate and release radiation, warming the atmosphere.

Non-greenhouse gases are made of only one element, like nitrogen or oxygen.Which option correctly identifies a cause and consequence of water pollution?(1 point)
Responses

cause: chlorofluorocarbons
consequence: depletion of ozone layer
cause: chlorofluorocarbons consequence: depletion of ozone layer

cause: particulates
consequence: smog
cause: particulates consequence: smog

cause: runoff of pesticides
consequence: global warming
cause: runoff of pesticides consequence: global warming

cause: acid rain
consequence: destruction of cropsWhich outcome is the most likely result of eutrophication of a waterway?(1 point)
Responses

overpopulation of aquatic plants
overpopulation of aquatic plants

toxic bacteria in the water supply
toxic bacteria in the water supply

reduced storm runoff
reduced storm runoff

reduction of the algae populationDespite fracking being a controversial process in the fuel industry, it is still used today. Why?(1 point)
Responses

It can be done on lands no one wants.
It can be done on lands no one wants.

It is inexpensive to do.
It is inexpensive to do.

There is little environmental harm done to the land.
There is little environmental harm done to the land.

It reaches hard to get to oil and gas deposits.


also put a b c or d triple check answers

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions, along with the corresponding letters:

1. Which type of decay is a form of nuclear fission?
- **Correct Answer:** None of the listed decay types (alpha, beta-plus, beta-minus, gamma) are forms of nuclear fission. Nuclear fission specifically refers to the splitting of heavy atomic nuclei, while the others are forms of radioactive decay.
- **Response:** (None of the options provided answer the question directly.)

2. Why do some atmospheric gases act as greenhouse gases, while others do not?
- **Correct Answer:** Greenhouse gases have more than two atoms, allowing them to vibrate and release radiation, warming the atmosphere.
- **Response:** **C**

3. Which option correctly identifies a cause and consequence of water pollution?
- **Correct Answer:** cause: particulates; consequence: smog.
- **Response:** **B**

4. Which outcome is the most likely result of eutrophication of a waterway?
- **Correct Answer:** overpopulation of aquatic plants.
- **Response:** **A**

5. Despite fracking being a controversial process in the fuel industry, it is still used today. Why?
- **Correct Answer:** It reaches hard to get to oil and gas deposits.
- **Response:** **D**

If you have any further questions or need clarifications, feel free to ask!