The materials balance equation asserts that, given a certain quantity of residuals, if the flow going into one environmental medium is reduced (e.g., water) the flow going into the others (air and/or land) must __________.
A) decrease
B) increase
C) increase exponentially
D) increase proportionately

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The materials balance equation is based on the principle of conservation of mass, which implies that if the amount of residuals entering one environmental medium is reduced, the amount entering other media must increase to account for the total quantity of residuals.

The Materials Balance Equation Asserts That, Given a Certain Quantity