AnswersGV 2019 - MPS Environmental Science Semester 2 SC631Nuclear Power

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The National Wildlife Refuge provides land for fish, wildlife, and plants.

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T
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F
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What two countries have nearly 50% of global coal reserves?

A
United States and Canada
B
United States and Russia
C
Brazil and Russia
D
Brazil and Canada
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Which of the following is true concerning natural resources?

A
Natural resources are not recycled.
B
Natural resources are only inorganic.
C
They are part of natural processes.
D
They only incorporate one form of matter.
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It is important for _______ to participate in conservation efforts.

A
government
B
business
C
citizens
D
all of the above
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Which of the following statements about resource use is true?

A
The use of renewable resources has no inherent costs.
B
Resource use, whether renewable or nonrenewable, must be carefully managed to reduce the impact on the environment.
C
Nonrenewable resources are used for energy, because there are no renewable resources that can be used as a source of energy.
D
The overuse of nonrenewable resources is less environmentally damaging than the overuse of renewable resources.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife service is responsible for protecting _______.

A
migratory birds
B
endangered species
C
aquatic species
D
all of the above
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When are conservation efforts most effective?

A
Conservation efforts are most effective when multiple groups cooperate.
B
Conservation efforts are most effective when government is solely responsible for them.
C
Conservation efforts are most effective with individual efforts.
D
Conservation efforts are always effective.
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Ecosystem services are services provided by _______.

A
the government in order to maintain ecosystem health
B
communities in an effort to beautify local neighborhoods
C
organizations committed to the environment
D
nature that benefit mankind
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Which of the following is not a benefit of increased energy efficiency?

A
decreased emissions
B
decreased use of natural resources
C
decreased energy services
D
decreased energy use
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How can reduced precipitation lead to limited water availability?

A
Reduced precipitation leads to overuse.
B
Precipitation is a nonrenewable resource.
C
Reduced precipitation is a global event.
D
Reduced precipitation may lead to drought.

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