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mpobi80

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The disappearance of the Aral Sea is attributed to
 
  A) the diversion of water for irrigation.
  B) natural variations in rainfall and temperature.
  C) human-induced variations in rainfall and temperature from global climate change.
  D) increased runoff from the sea.
  E) point-source pollution from nuclear power plants.

Question 2

Pollution without a central source of origin is termed
 
  A) air pollution.
  B) regional-scale pollution.
  C) water pollution.
  D) nonpoint-source pollution.
  E) a renewable resource.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

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Answer: D





 

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