Sustainability

Question 1

How is the world population projected to change in the next few decades?a.It is projected to level off.b.It is projected to decrease steadily.c.It is projected to increase steadily.d.It is projected to double within 5 years.

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C

Question 2

Increases in the world’s population will require an increase in sustainable practices.

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T

Question 3

Which of the following is not a way in which carbon sequestration can benefit soil?a.decreased erosionb.increased water qualityc.increased water storaged.increased soil quality

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C

Question 4

Which of the following is the most likely cause for future water shortages?a.global warmingb.increased agriculturec.water pollutiond.erosion

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C

Question 5

Building green can help conserve natural resources and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

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T

Question 6

Good land and production practices can help increase greenhouse gas emissions.

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F

Question 7

How do conservation tillage practices in agriculture benefit the soil?a.They increase soil erosion rates.b.They decrease water absorption.c.They decrease water storage.d.They increase soil nutrient levels.

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D

Question 8

How can recycling materials lead to environmental sustainability?a.Recycling materials helps decrease the amount of new materials taken from the environment.b.Recycling materials helps increase the rate of carbon sequestration.c.By recycling materials, the amount of biomass available for energy purposes is increased.d.All of the above

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A

Question 9

Energy sustainability can best be achieved by using ______.a.nonrenewable energy sourcesb.renewable energy sourcesc.carbon sequestrationd.recycled plastics

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B

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