Twenty first century is seeing an explosion of artificial island building. Many countries are building islands in the middle of seas and oceans, which they often use for tourism or for defensive purposes. For example, UAE had build several islands in the Persian Gulf. To build those islands they had to ask Oman and Qatar to export sand to them. Qatar declined to export sand, but Oman agreed. Oman in turn had to mine huge quantity of sand in their own country. In which country coral reef would sustain, Qatar or Oman?
Ans: Qatar

Recently a large amount of factories have been built in Illinois using fossil fuels as their main energy source. In Indiana however, many of their factories have been shut down and replaced by parks with many plants and trees. Which state ,Illinois or Indiana, will produce more carbon dioxide this year?
Ans: Illinois

Two neighboring ponds were stocked with adult fish last year. Hill pond had a very nice winter and the fish started reproducing normally, while Mound pond had no fish reproducing this spring. Which pond's stock had a better chance of increasing?
Ans: Hill

Anthony is going in for a doctors appointment. He hasn't been feeling well and has been vomiting. When he talks to his doctor the doctor can tell immediately what's wrong. Anthony's physical appearance immediately tells the doctor that he likely has hepatitis B. Given the doctor assumes Anthony has hepatitis B based on his appearance, will Anthony's skin and eyes be yellowish or a normal color?
Ans: yellowish