Which of the following is a stressful environmental condition found in degraded areas of new york city?
a. the soils are more contaminated, compacted, and disturbed.
b. there are too many essential organisms in the soil.
c. surrounding wetlands absorb water too quickly.
d. brownfields tend to be cooler and drier than other areas.

Why are shark population in decline worldwide?

Acivilization exists for several hundred yeaars, developing its own language. such a civilization probably has been: a. farming corn b. suffering from a lack of contact with the outside world. c. isolated by mountains or some other physical barriers. d. starving from lack of trade.

Based on what you know about the location of the earth in relation to the sun, why is this called the goldilocks zone in other galaxies? a. it's a region that exhibits a weak gravitational pull, thus maintaining a safe distance from the sun. b. it's an area that doesn't experience any major weather events that could cause mass extinctions. c. it's an area that's an optimal distance from the sun for potentially supporting life. d. it's a region that's unaffected by asteroid or meteor impacts.