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A star has a spectrum shift exhibiting a blue shift. What can you conclude about the distance from Earth to that star? (2 points)

Which statement best explains the environmental drawback of using geothermal energy over energy generated by fossil fuels? (4 points)

The chart below shows the primary energy production method in two locations. Location Energy production method A burning of fossil fuels B geothermal energy If both the locations produce the same amount of energy, which of these statements is most likely correct about the two locations? (4 points)

A specific location in America produces electricity from fossil fuels and geothermal energy. The table below shows the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of the location from 1960 to 2000. Year 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 Carbon dioxide concentration (in parts per million by volume) 317 325 339 318 328 Based on the table, which of these conclusions is most likely correct? (4 points)

Which statement best explains the economic drawback of using geothermal energy over energy generated by fossil fuels? (4 points)

A specific location in America produces electricity only from fossil fuels and geothermal energy. The table below shows the amount of methane in the atmosphere of the location from 1960 to 2000. Year 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 Methane concentration (in parts per million by volume) 124 118 269 185 131 Based on the table, which of these conclusions is most likely correct about the period between 1980 and 1990? (4 points)

Which of the following is not a natural hazard? (5 points)

Which of the following is typically associated with a large amount of organic material in a water supply? (2 points)

Which organization is responsible for enforcing clean-water legislation governing water use and quality in the Everglades? (2 points)

The runoff from fertilizer has increased the phosphate levels in a nearby body of water. What effect does this increase in phosphate have on the body of water? (2 points)