This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Atmospheric scientists often measure gases in parts per million by weight (ppm). If CO2 is currently ... (Read 51 times)

Bob-Dole

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 547
Atmospheric scientists often measure gases in parts per million by weight (ppm). If CO2 is currently 0.04 of the atmosphere, the level expressed in parts per million is
 
  A) 4 ppm.
  B) 4000 ppm.
  C) 400 ppm.
  D) 0.004 ppm.

Question 2

In preparation for the construction of a new large subdivision, over 500 acres of hilly forest are cleared. In this cleared region, we will expect that
 
  A) more species of birds and insects will inhabit the region.
  B) a drainage system and landscaping will need to be designed to limit erosion.
  C) the overall productivity of the region will increase.
  D) the levels of carbon dioxide in the air will sharply decline.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

mjbamaung

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 343
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B





 

Did you know?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.

Did you know?

No drugs are available to relieve parathyroid disease. Parathyroid disease is caused by a parathyroid tumor, and it needs to be removed by surgery.

Did you know?

The types of cancer that alpha interferons are used to treat include hairy cell leukemia, melanoma, follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma.

Did you know?

Bisphosphonates were first developed in the nineteenth century. They were first investigated for use in disorders of bone metabolism in the 1960s. They are now used clinically for the treatment of osteoporosis, Paget's disease, bone metastasis, multiple myeloma, and other conditions that feature bone fragility.

Did you know?

The horizontal fraction bar was introduced by the Arabs.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library