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Life and Earth's Crust — Unit test Answers

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Which of the following best describes the uses of private land?

A
Private land cannot be used to operate businesses.
B
After initial construction. the uses of private land do not change.
C
It can be used for a variety of activities and businesses.
D
None of the above.
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Ocean ridges form as a result of _______.

A
slab pull
B
the upwelling of magma from the asthenosphere
C
sediment being deposited from the ocean
D
all of the above
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Unexpected consequences can result from human interference or manipulation of any sufficiently complicated natural system.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following cities has experienced more upward growth than urban sprawl?

A
Los Angeles, California
B
Bangkok, Thailand
C
Tokyo, Japan
D
Jakarta, Indonesia
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Which of the following is an example of a nonmetallic mineral?

A
sulfur
B
lead
C
aluminum
D
gold
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Which of the following best explains the importance of Earth’s crust to living organisms?

A
The continental crust allowed the evolution of life on land.
B
The crust provides raw materials necessary for life.
C
The crust allowed the formation of fossil fuels.
D
The rock cycle recycles sedimentary rocks formed from animal shells.
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The invention of the automobile contributed to the increase of urban sprawl

A
T
B
F
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Which type of mining is likely the least harmful to the environment?

A
surface mining
B
placer mining
C
subsurface mining
D
none of the above
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How can zoning laws be beneficial to a city’s residents?

A
They prevent new business development.
B
They can prevent new development that would harm established residents.
C
They limit the maximum height of buildings.
D
They restrict who can live in a city.
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Biological pest control involves _______.

A
eliminating pests with pesticides
B
using biological mechanisms to eliminate pests
C
planting a new crop every year
D
burning crops
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Which of the following types of boundaries is most likely to result in a subduction zone?

A
divergent
B
convergent
C
transform
D
all of the above
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How do mountains influence climate?

A
They moderate climate.
B
They cause less precipitation to fall.
C
They affect rainfall by creating a rain shadow.
D
They do not affect climate.
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Which of the following is true concerning land management methods for corporations.

A
The best strategy is a combination of government regulation and voluntary cooperation.
B
The best strategy is to rely on businesses to voluntarily pursue green business practices.
C
Corporations do not follow established land management strategies.
D
The best strategy is to impose government regulations on land management methods.
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What is an effect of continental shifting on local environments?

A
volcanoes
B
earthquakes
C
tsunamis
D
all of the above
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Which of the following best explains why clear-cutting forests is more destructive than selectively cutting down trees in forests?

A
Clear-cutting eliminates all trees leaving none behind to maintain soil fertility or house native animals.
B
Clear-cutting places the land at greater risk for wildfires.
C
Clear-cutting makes land more attractive for human development.
D
Clear-cutting causes less soil erosion than selective cutting.

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