Resource Conservation — Cumulative exam Answers

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Ozone is formed when _______.

A
two oxygen molecules combine
B
an individual oxygen atom combines with an oxygen molecule
C
ultraviolet radiation breaks apart four oxygen molecules
D
oxygen molecules are broken into separate atoms
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Which of the following is not a negative consequence of upward urban growth?

A
pollution
B
creation of a “heat island”
C
increased use of surrounding land
D
waste management issues
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Pollution in the _______ will have the greatest effect on human health.

A
troposphere
B
stratosphere
C
mesosphere
D
thermosphere
4

Zoning laws establish _______.

A
what types of buildings can be built in an area
B
the uses an area of land can be put to
C
who can live in an area
D
the types of business that can occupy a building
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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.
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Which of the following could cause a habitat change?

A
introduction of an invasive species
B
a wildfire
C
a mudslide
D
all of the above
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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
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The Clean Air Act would be a reason for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate car emissions.

A
T
B
F
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The largest supply of Earth’s freshwater is stored in _______.

A
lakes and rivers
B
groundwater
C
the atmosphere
D
glaciers and icecaps
10

There is little variety among organisms found in pools, ponds, and lakes.

A
T
B
F
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Wind, solar and geothermal power are called renewable energy sources because _______.

A
tax breaks for these sources are renewed every year
B
they are continuously replenished
C
humans can replenish these sources periodically
D
they produce few toxic byproducts
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The increase in the population of people living in urban areas will cause a decrease in urban sprawl.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following about the ozone layer is not true?

A
The ozone layer is formed in the stratosphere.
B
The ozone layer helps sustain life by absorbing a large amount of incoming UV radiation.
C
Ozone in the troposphere is beneficial to living organisms.
D
Depletion of the ozone layer can lead to an increase in skin cancer.
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The thickness of Earth’s crust depends upon _______.

A
whether it is continental or oceanic
B
the temperature of the outer core
C
how volcanically active the region is
D
all of the above
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While an important source of freshwater, groundwater is not as widely used as rivers and springs.

A
T
B
F
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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.
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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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Which of the following is a possible cost of using renewable resources?

A
loss of animal species
B
land degradation
C
lower availability of freshwater
D
all of the above
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Which of the following most significantly determines a community's access to potable water?

A
access to clean raw water sources
B
the availability of money
C
local drought conditions
D
the level of industrial development
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The principle difference between point source and nonpoint source water pollution is _______.

A
whether the pollution is organic or inorganic
B
the number of sources of pollution
C
the amount of pollution
D
whether it is from commercial or agricultural sources

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