Cumulative Exam — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which of the following is a difficulty associated with environmental protection?

A
cost
B
unpredictability
C
sustainability
D
all of the above
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It is important to maintain septic systems in order to _______.

A
prevent treated sewage from contaminating groundwater
B
process human waste into fertilizer
C
prevent untreated sewage from contaminating groundwater
D
none of the above
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Why does fossil fuel use in the United States make the U.S. vulnerable to the political wishes of foreign countries?

A
The US is a net exporter of fossil fuels.
B
Fossil fuels lead to global climate change.
C
The US imports much of its petroleum from foreign countries which set the prices.
D
All of the above.
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Which of the following is a potential obstacle to the commercial development of brownfields?

A
the presence of pollutants
B
environmental cleanup laws
C
the costs of environmental cleanup
D
all of the above
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What is the most important consideration for environmental policy makers?

A
popular opinion
B
environmental health
C
cost
D
none of the above
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Aquatic organisms that lived hundreds of millions of years ago and were buried in silt and sediment resulted in the formation of _______.

A
coal
B
biomass
C
biofuels
D
petroleum
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What electromagnetic wave can cause skin cancer?

A
red light
B
yellow light
C
infrared radiation
D
ultraviolet radiation

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