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Explain why an excessive amount of fertilizers in pond water may pose a problem. |
Fertilizers make plants grow. The growth of excess plants may deplete the oxygen from the water, thus killing off the fish that need that oxygen. Some fertilizers also contain ammonia. |
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Name 3 ways to limit pesticide and fertilizer contamination of groundwater. |
1. Apply to the plant, not the water. 2. Do not apply when it's windy or rainy. 3. Practice non-invasive irrigation tactics. |
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What was the Government solution to groundwater contamination via septic systems? |
To monitor how the tank was put in. |
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As you rise, atmospheric pressure _________. |
Decreases |
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The ozone layer is found in the _______. |
Stratosphere |
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How does the altitude affect climate? (INCLUDE TEMP AND PRECIPITATION) |
As altitude increases, temperature decreases and precipitation solidifies, meaning more snow, sleet, freezing rain, and hail. |
