What Is Reverse Osmosis

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Multiple Choice

What is reverse osmosis?

• A)the application,to a concentrated solution,of a pressure that is greater than the osmotic pressure,such that solvent flows from the concentrated solution to the dilute solution
• B)the application,to a dilute solution,of a pressure that is greater than the osmotic pressure,such that solvent flows from the concentrated solution to the dilute solution
• C)the application,to a concentrated solution,of a pressure that is greater than the osmotic pressure,such that solute flows from the concentrated solution to the dilute solution
• D)the application,to a dilute solution,of a pressure that is greater than the osmotic pressure,such that solute flows from the concentrated solution to the dilute solution
• E)the application,to a concentrated solution,of a pressure that is greater than the osmotic pressure,such that solvent flows from the dilute solution to the concentrated solution

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Definitions:

Environmental Resistance

The sum of environmental factors that tend to restrict the biotic potential of an organism or population, affecting its growth and survival.

Carrying Capacity

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Pre-reproductive Portion

The demographic group in a population that is too young to reproduce, affecting population growth rates.

Less Developed Countries

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