Why is it important to dispose of wastes from nuclear power plants carefully? a) the wastes cause the greenhouse effect. b) the wastes are radioactive and could cause cancer. c) the wastes do not decompose and take up a lot of space. d) the wastes flow into ponds and lakes and cause algal bloom.

Which statements are true concerning mineral formation? check all that apply. the slower the cooling, the larger the crystals. the faster the cooling, the smaller the crystals. crystals formed from magma are smaller than crystals formed from lava. minerals can only form in solutions when the solution is heated deep underground. when a solution cools, elements and compounds leave the solution and crystallize as minerals. minerals formed from hot water solutions can form narrow channels in the surrounding rock.