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It is best to say that restoring and protecting estuaries and wetlands _______.

A
helps prevent pollution in coastal waterways
B
results in higher juvenile fish mortality
C
improves the health of coastal ecosystems
D
has no impact on fish populations
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Which of the following is a way that climate affects soil formation?

A
increased precipitation
B
warmer temperatures
C
increased winds
D
all of the above
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Vincristine is a powerful _______.

A
breast cancer drug
B
childhood leukemia drug
C
antinausea drug
D
headache medicine
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Which of the following is not a zoning type?

A
commercial
B
residential
C
agricultural
D
slum
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How has technology benefited energy production?

A
It has provided for the use of alternate energy sources that have reduced impact on the environment.
B
It has allowed for the use of energy sources that are renewable.
C
It has allowed for the improvement of existing methods of producing energy.
D
All of the above
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The high productivity of American agriculture is exemplified by _______.

A
low crop yields per farm worker
B
high crop yields per farm worker
C
the small cultivated area per inhabitant
D
the small cultivated area per farmer
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Human health is unaffected by environmental limiting factors.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is not a way that oil production could potentially affect aquatic viability?

A
marine oil spills during transportation
B
offshore oil drilling
C
interruption of water flow
D
contamination from waste products
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Which of the following statements about large scale mineral extraction is true?

A
The economic benefits of large scale mineral extraction outweigh the environmental costs.
B
Large scale mineral extraction is more destructive than in the past.
C
Large scale extraction is vital to the economy of mining towns.
D
Mineral extraction cannot be done in ways that do not completely destroy the environment.
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Energy efficiency strategies are based on the assumption that consumers will be willing to pay more in exchange for reduced energy use.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following energy sources is expected to have the highest rate of consumption in 2030?

A
coal
B
natural gas
C
nuclear
D
renewable energy
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Arboreal animals are animals that _______.

A
rely on trees for food
B
live in trees
C
are harmful to trees
D
none of the above
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How has technology benefited energy production?

A
It has provided for the use of alternate energy sources that have reduced impact on the environment.
B
It has allowed for the use of energy sources that are renewable.
C
It has allowed for the improvement of existing methods of producing energy.
D
All of the above
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Which of the following is not true concerning the usage of public land?

A
Public land is managed by federal and state agencies.
B
Unprotected lands exist inside federal parks.
C
Public land can be protected or unprotected.
D
Wilderness areas and state parks are protected.
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The sustainable use of rainforest resources is exemplified by _______.

A
lumber harvesting
B
ranching
C
harvesting nuts
D
none of the above
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Which of the following is true about glass recycling?

A
Recycling glass reduces the rate of deforestation.
B
Recycling glass eliminates greenhouse gas emissions.
C
Recycling glass is an energy-saving practice.
D
Recycling glass has an incredibly short turn around time.
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Why does culture establish the standard by which quality of life is measured?

A
Cultures are defined by the demographics of their populations.
B
Culture establishes the framework by which individuals judge their environment.
C
Culture defines the domains of family and health that define quality of life.
D
A society’s culture defines its socioeconomic conditions.
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Trees are an important source of food for humans and other organisms.

A
T
B
F
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Governments and businesses have little impact on the environment.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is a negative consequence of scientific advancements on society?

A
increased life expectancy
B
increased pollution
C
new energy resources
D
all of the above

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