Which of the Following Statements Is Not True

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true?

• A) By the time studies of rain acidity were begun, all air was polluted to some extent.
• B) Rainfall would not be acidic if burning of sulfur-rich coal were stopped.
• C) Rainfall is often more acidic downwind of coal-fired power plants.
• D) The problems caused by acid rain vary in severity with local soil and bedrock geology.

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Definitions:

Hypersecretion

The condition of excessive production of hormones or other bodily substances.

Biguanides

A class of oral hypoglycemic agents used to treat type 2 diabetes by reducing glucose production in the liver.

Glucose

A colorless or yellow, thick, syrupy liquid obtained by the incomplete hydrolysis of starch; a simple sugar.

Thiazolidinediones

A class of medications used to lower blood sugar levels in the treatment of type 2 diabetes by increasing insulin sensitivity.