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What is the upper limit of the zone of saturation where groundwater occupies the pore spaces in sediments and rocks?
What is the upper limit of the zone of saturation where groundwater occupies the pore spaces in sediments and rocks?
Which type of marine ecosystem is found from sandy beaches to the deepest parts of the ocean?
Which type of marine ecosystem is found from sandy beaches to the deepest parts of the ocean?
What property of rock refers to the volume of open spaces and the percentage of open spaces between grains in rock or sediment?
What property of rock refers to the volume of open spaces and the percentage of open spaces between grains in rock or sediment?
Which organisms are able to navigate at will like fishes in water ecosystems?
Which organisms are able to navigate at will like fishes in water ecosystems?
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What feature is common to all oceans, being interconnected by currents, dominated by waves, influenced by tides, and having saline water?
What feature is common to all oceans, being interconnected by currents, dominated by waves, influenced by tides, and having saline water?
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In which part of the marine ecosystem would you typically find salt marshes and coral reefs?
In which part of the marine ecosystem would you typically find salt marshes and coral reefs?
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What is a common environmental effect mentioned in the text?
What is a common environmental effect mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following contributes to eutrophication as described in the text?
Which of the following contributes to eutrophication as described in the text?
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How can water pollution be controlled based on the text?
How can water pollution be controlled based on the text?
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What is a key effect of soil pollution according to the text?
What is a key effect of soil pollution according to the text?
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Which is a common source of water pollution highlighted in the text?
Which is a common source of water pollution highlighted in the text?
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What is an effect of water pollution caused by heavy metal poisoning?
What is an effect of water pollution caused by heavy metal poisoning?
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What is often the limiting factor for phytoplankton in fresh water?
What is often the limiting factor for phytoplankton in fresh water?
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Which nutrient is usually the limiting factor for phytoplankton in large marine areas?
Which nutrient is usually the limiting factor for phytoplankton in large marine areas?
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What can be a consequence of eutrophication on water transparency?
What can be a consequence of eutrophication on water transparency?
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Which factor can contribute to the development of anoxic conditions in water bodies?
Which factor can contribute to the development of anoxic conditions in water bodies?
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What is a potential economic impact of eutrophication?
What is a potential economic impact of eutrophication?
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What is the primary cause of acid rain?
What is the primary cause of acid rain?
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Which location in the US experienced the most acidic rainfall?
Which location in the US experienced the most acidic rainfall?
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What are the harmful effects of acid rain on animals?
What are the harmful effects of acid rain on animals?
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How do sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) contribute to acid rain?
How do sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) contribute to acid rain?
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What is a significant consequence of acid rain on ecosystems?
What is a significant consequence of acid rain on ecosystems?
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How do harmful gases contribute to acid rain?
How do harmful gases contribute to acid rain?
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