Question

waste managers need more land to collect city garbage. what environmental parameters should city officials investigate before purchasing the needed land?
depth of groundwater and distance to local lakes, rivers, and farms
land prices and the potential damage to the housing market in the area
the distance of the land to new construction and development
costs to the city if a new landfill is not built and garbage output increases
question 5(multiple choice worth 3 points)
(04.04 mc)
the gentoo penguins of antarctica depend on the icy habitat for nesting areas for their young. how could increased methane in the atmosphere affect the population of gentoo penguins in antarctica?
the penguin population will decrease due to longer and colder winters.
the penguin population will increase due to longer and colder winters.
the penguin population will decrease due to shorter and warmer winters.
the penguin population will increase due to shorter and warmer winters.

Explanation:

For the first question, environmental parameters related to water bodies and farms are crucial when considering land for garbage collection to avoid contamination and environmental damage. Depth of groundwater and distance to local lakes, rivers, and farms are environmental factors. Land prices, housing market impact, distance to new construction, and costs if a landfill is not built are non - environmental factors.
For the second question, methane is a greenhouse gas. Increased methane in the atmosphere will lead to global warming. Gentoo penguins depend on icy habitats for nesting. Warmer winters due to global warming will cause ice to melt, reducing their nesting areas, thus decreasing their population.

Answer:

1. Depth of groundwater and distance to local lakes, rivers, and farms
2. The penguin population will decrease due to shorter and warmer winters.