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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service helps protect endangered species.

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When are conservation efforts most effective?

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

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the government in order to maintain ecosystem health
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communities in an effort to beautify local neighborhoods
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organizations committed to the environment
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nature that benefit mankind
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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.

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The Alliance to Save Energy seeks to increase energy efficiency through _______.

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petitioning consumers to change their habits
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lobbying for policy changes
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reducing greenhouse gases
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increased spending on consumer goods
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife service is responsible for protecting _______.

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migratory birds
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endangered species
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aquatic species
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all of the above
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Efforts to restore wetlands and forests along the coast will most likely _______.

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benefit the economy by providing jobs
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improve wildlife populations
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reduce soil erosion and flooding in coastal areas
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all of the above
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The National Wildlife Refuge provides land for fish, wildlife, and plants.

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How is the approach of the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy different than the approach of the Energy Star program?

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The Energy Star program is consumer based, while the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy is industry based.
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The Energy Star program uses lobbying for policy change, while the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy uses consumer tactics.
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The Energy Star program provides tax benefits to consumers who purchase energy efficient products, while the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy provides tax breaks to industries for producing energy efficient products.
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All of the above
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What is the main goal of the Pacific Region Coastal Program?

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to end fishing along the Pacific coast
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restore wetland and forest habitats
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provide jobs
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restore damage caused by soil erosion
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