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Flooding on rivers is caused by human activity rather than natural events.
Reclamation restores an environment affected by mining to a state where it can sustain its ecosystem.
The Kyoto protocol works by _______.a.mandatory involvementb.voluntary involvementc.imposing trade restrictions on nonparticipating countriesd.offering monetary rewards to participating countries
Which of the following statements about pesticides is true? a. Pesticides provide plants with essential nutrients. b. Pesticides prevent the destruction of crops. c. Pesticides are never harmful to plants. d. Pesticides are never harmful to animals. Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A scientist measured an increase in nitrous oxide in the atmosphere. This increase would result in
How can resource conservation benefit the environment?a.Resource conservation can help preserve natural habitats.b.Resource conservation can reduce water pollution.c.Resource conservation can reduce air pollution.d.All of the above
Changes to the global climate could include _______.a.changes to temperatureb.changes to pressurec.changes to precipitationd.all of the above
Aquatic organisms that lived hundreds of millions of years ago and were buried in silt and sediment resulted in the formation of _______.a.coalb.biomassc.biofuelsd.petroleum
Which of the following is not a negative consequence of upward urban growth?a.pollutionb.creation of a “heat island”c.increased use of surrounding landd.waste management issues
Which of the following best explains why buildings tip during earthquakes?a.Seismic waves damage buildings’ foundations.b.The liquefaction of solid soil undermines buildings’ foundations.c.Body waves break underground water pipes.d.Surface faulting moves the ground in different directions.
Ozone is formed when _______.a.two oxygen molecules combineb.an individual oxygen atom combines with an oxygen moleculec.ultraviolet radiation breaks apart four oxygen moleculesd.oxygen molecules are broken into separate atoms
The introduction of Caulerpa, also known as killer algae, into California was ultimately the result of _______.a.hull foulingb.the aquarium trade in exotic, nonnative aquatic speciesc.intentional released.an algae farming company
Which of the following methods of agriculture is best suited to the use of large plowing and harvesting equipment?a.rangeland grazingb.American agriculturec.traditional rice cultivationd.Dutch agriculture
Which of the following statements about turning points in environmental policy is true?a.Environmental policy has changed over time as a result of pressure from industry.b.Turning points in environmental policy were typically the result of urban expansion.c.Turning points in environmental policy have come about through increased public awareness.d.Environmental policy has changed little over the history of the United States.
Zoning laws establish _______.a.what types of buildings can be built in an areab.the uses an area of land can be put toc.who can live in an aread.the types of business that can occupy a building
Which of the following best explains why soil conservation is important to human agriculture?a.Erosion prevention prevents millions of dollars in damage from mudslides.b.It is easier to prevent the degradation of old soil than it is to generate new soil.c.If the soil salinity gets too high crops will not be able to grow in it.d.Soil contamination is a hazard to human and animal health.
Which of the following is a difficulty associated with environmental protection?a.costb.unpredictabilityc.sustainabilityd.all of the above
Which of the following is not a manmade cause of global warming?a.burning fossil fuelsb.deforestationc.respirationd.population growth
In addition to liquid precipitation, which are present when freezing rain occurs?
What is the most important consideration for environmental policy makers?a.popular opinionb.environmental healthc.costd.none of the above
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