Environmental impact assessments are required by law in order for _______.a.states to generate needed revenueb.companies to receive building permitsc.environmental damage to be mitigatedd.none of the above
New milestones in environmental policy will most likely deal with long-term issues.
The goal of the world resource simulation center is best described as _______.a.solving current problems regarding world resource useb.predicting the future impacts of resource use in the U.S.c.determining how to manage global resources for all humanityd.providing education tools for describing global resource use
How has increased energy use associated with scientific advancements affected society?a.It has led to an increase of the concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide.b.It has led to an increase in hazardous wastes from mining operations.c.It has led to global climate changes.d.All of the above
Which of the following best explains why deforestation increases the risk of floods in an area?a.Tree leaves catch and retain rain water.b.Trees block the free flow of water.c.Deforestation increases precipitation.d.Tree roots improve soil water retention.
Which of the following is not a way that energy producing technologies can impact aquatic viability?a.waste products entering waterwaysb.disruption of water flowc.increased sedimentationd.filtration of pollutants
In a food chain, consumers gather energy by _______.a.consuming organisms at a lower trophic levelb.consuming organisms at a higher trophic levelc.decomposing dead organic matterd.absorbing sunlight directly
Which of the following represents a way that animals in a zoo are influenced by their environment?a.increased natural instinctsb.decreased aggressionc.unnatural behaviord.increased appetite
Which of the following practices will lead to sustainability?a.increased groundwater pumpingb.fossil fuel usec.conservation tillaged.increased pesticide use
Natural resources are not required for all energy producing technology.
Which of the following is an area targeted by countries to reduce environmental impact?a.greenhouse gas emissionsb.wetland destructionc.deforestationd.all of the above
How is renewable fuel use expected to change in the next decade?a.It is expected to decrease.b.It is expected to increase.c.It is expected to fluctuate.d.It is expected to remain the same.
Which of the following environmental protection issues is a direct result of human involvement?a.pollutionb.invasive speciesc.biodiversity lossd.all of the above
Which of the following is a societal benefit to the application of biotechnology?a.increased crop productionb.development of resistant microorganismsc.increased crop managementd.creation of new organisms
Hurricanes are more destructive than tornados due to _______.a.coastal storm surgesb.their shorter durationc.the combination of high winds and flood watersd.all of the above
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