Which of the following statements about large scale mineral extraction is true? a.
The economic benefits of large scale mineral extraction outweigh the environmental costs.
b.
Large scale mineral extraction is more destructive than in the past.
c.
Large scale extraction is vital to the economy of mining towns.
d.
Mineral extraction cannot be done in ways that do not completely destroy the environment.

Acup of coffee sits on the dashboard of an automobile. the car goes around a sharp curve. even though you hold the cup still, coffee still splashes out. this can best be explained due to a) density. b) friction. c) gravity. d) inertia.

Researchers determine that the biodiversity in a woodland region is declining. they identify two major threats to the region's biodiversity, a method to address each threat, and the expected outcome of each method. this information is shown in the table. a) reforestation would not benefit many species because most forest species live on the ground. b) reforestation would take the longest time to be effective because trees take several years to grow. c) biological augmentation would benefit only a few species because is is typically not very effective. d) biological augmentation would take less time to ve effective because it targets the majority of prey species.

Marcella is a four-year-old girl who is a victim of emotional child abuse. based on the child and family services improvement and innovation act of 2011, which action should the government take for marcella? a. the state should arrest marcella’s abuser. b. the state should find a home for marcella as soon as possible. c. the state should enforce stricter laws in the area where marcella resides. d. the state should provide medical assistance to marcella.