The Desalinization of Seawater Is an Uncommon Way to Relieve

question 25

Multiple Choice

The desalinization of seawater is an uncommon way to relieve water shortages even in areas near the ocean because:

• A) desalinization technology is still in its infant stages.
• B) it is usually not economically feasible.
• C) sufficient quantities of water cannot be produced.
• D) it would upset the global hydrologic cycle.

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Definitions:

Meniscus

A crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous structure in the knee that acts as a shock absorber between the thigh bone and the shin bone.

Menisc

A crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous anatomical structure that partly divides a joint cavity and can refer specifically to the ones in the knee.

Vertebrae

The individual bones that stack to form the vertebral column (spine) in vertebrates.

Long Bones

Bones that are longer than they are wide, playing a crucial role in supporting the weight of the body and facilitating movement; examples include the femur and humerus.