Effects of Technology — Unit test Answers

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Environmental impact assessments are required by law in order for _______.

A
states to generate needed revenue
B
companies to receive building permits
C
environmental damage to be mitigated
D
none of the above
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The main ecological benefits of earth houses lie in their _______.

A
insulated tile roofs
B
use of natural insulation
C
use of fluorescent lighting
D
extensive land use
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Which of the following is an area targeted by countries to reduce environmental impact?

A
greenhouse gas emissions
B
wetland destruction
C
deforestation
D
all of the above
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Which of the following energy producing methods can sometimes lead to riverbed erosion?

A
solar
B
wind
C
hydroelectric
D
geothermal
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Which of the following is a way in which water resources are consumed?

A
drinking
B
industry
C
business
D
all of the above
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Compare the conservation efforts of the National Wildlife Refuge System to the Pacific Region Coastal Program.

Answer not available
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What was the greatest impact of the National Environmental Policy Act?

A
the involvement of the president
B
delegating environmental responsibility between local and national governments
C
establishing water pollution control
D
requiring governmental agencies to prepare environmental assessments and impact statements
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Which of the following environmental protection issues is a direct result of human involvement?

A
pollution
B
invasive species
C
biodiversity loss
D
all of the above
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Which of the following is not a way that energy producing technologies can impact aquatic viability?

A
waste products entering waterways
B
disruption of water flow
C
increased sedimentation
D
filtration of pollutants
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Which of the following statements about government sanctioned activities to restore ecosystems is true?

A
Government sanctioned activities to restore ecosystems are not effective.
B
Government sanctioned activities to restore ecosystems completely counteract the negative effects of human activity.
C
Government sanctioned activities have been effective in helping to restore ecosystems, but do not replace prevention efforts.
D
None of the above
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Natural resources are not required for all energy producing technology.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is a negative consequence of the application of scientific knowledge?

A
industrial pollution
B
increased life expectancy
C
technological developments
D
new energy sources
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Conservation efforts have been effective in _______.

A
increasing the number of endangered species
B
reducing all the negative impacts of human activity
C
preserving wildlife habitats
D
all of the above
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New milestones in environmental policy will most likely deal with long-term issues.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is not a contributing factor to environmental policy decisions?

A
human health
B
availability of natural resources
C
environmental health
D
none of the above
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Surface water standards for recreation are determined by the Clean Water Act.

A
T
B
F

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