Increased UV Exposure Has Been Linked to

question 7

Multiple Choice

Increased UV exposure has been linked to

• A) the greenhouse effect
• B) disruption of photosynthesis
• C) deforestation
• D) declining aquatic plant populations
• E) weakened eggshells in birds

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Definitions:

Scoria

A dark-colored volcanic rock with abundant gas bubbles, typically found around basaltic volcanoes.

Debris Flows

Rapid downhill movement of water-saturated soil, rocks, and vegetation, often triggered by heavy rainfall or rapid melting of snow.

Composite Volcanoes

Volcanoes characterized by explosive eruptions and composed of layers of volcanic ash, lava, and rocks.

Subduction

The process where one tectonic plate moves under another and sinks into the Earth's mantle, often associated with volcanic activity and earthquakes.