Answer:
The reaction rate k is 0.0012563 (1/hour).
Explanation:
We considered the reactions occurring in the plant as first order, and represented by this equation:

where y is the BOD at time t, L is the initial value of BOD and k is the reaction rate.
If we replaced with the values
y = 2 mg O2/l (1% of the initial value)
L = 200 mg 02/l
t = 8 hr
We can calculate k

The reaction rate k is 0.0012563 1/hour.
Answer:
If sunspots are active, more solar flares will result creating an increase in geomagnetic storm activity for Earth.
Explanation:
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1. Both evaporation and condensation are steps in the water cycle.
2. Both are affected by atmospheric conditions.
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