Which of the following is not a consequence of conflict escalation? a. the tactics used become more severe. b. the relationship between parties deteriorates. c. the stakes of the conflict are raised. d. the issues become perceived more specifically.

Cigarette manufacturers purposefully add to cigarettes in order to give them a particular flavor. a. cocaine b. carcinogens c. cigarette ashes d. a and b

Arecent strip mall land development project included large amounts of paved surfaces. as a result of this project, groundwater levels in the developed area will most likely a. increase due to sealed artesian wells b. decrease as aquifers are not recharged c. decrease due to decreased surface runoff d. increase due to loss of unconfined aquifers e. increase due to a decrease in demand for fresh water

30 a town is built on the banks of a small lake on the edge of a desert. after some time, the townspeople discover that water from the lake has become too polluted to use. describe one way that the lake may have been contaminated by the actions of the townspeople, and explain how the townspeople can remediate this problem.