Americans and Their Environment Answers

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What is one environmental result of earthquakes?

A
drought
B
landslides
C
high-heat advisories
D
wind gusts
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What is the best way for people to prepare their homes for a hurricane?

A
reinforcing all structures to prevent snow damage
B
making sure their homes are well insulated
C
elevating their homes if they live inland
D
building seawalls if they live near the coast
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What is one problem with using nonrenewable energy?

A
The solar energy industry has shut down.
B
Reservoir levels have increased.
C
Fossil fuels always cost more than renewable energy.
D
We can rely only on what already exists.
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What is one water conservation policy in California?

A
City water districts charge more to residents who use less water.
B
Residents can use drinkable water to clean their driveways only once a week.
C
Restaurants cannot serve water unless a customer requests it.
D
Only water-efficient appliances are sold in stores.
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What was an effect of the Duke coal ash spill?

A
The coal industry reduced the total amount of coal that could be mined.
B
Duke Energy went out of business due to millions of dollars in fines.
C
The Dan River Dam was built to provide an outlet for liquefied coal ash.
D
North Carolina legislators changed coal ash storage requirements.
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Why is water conservation necessary?

A
We need to prepare for the future even though water is plentiful now.
B
Water shortages are expected in 40 states before the year 2026.
C
Citizens must use less water because the government does not enforce conservation.
D
Reservoirs are full throughout the nation, so there is nowhere to store excess water.
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Which is an example of how the natural environment affects people’s behavior?

A
People dress differently to suit the temperatures outside.
B
People participate in sporting events.
C
People express themselves through art.
D
People use languages to communicate with one another.

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