Milestones and Turning Points — Unit test Answers

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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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Natural resources are not required for all energy producing technology.

A
T
B
F
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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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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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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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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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