Greening the Globe — Unit test Answers

Living on reclaimed land in Mexico City has provided __________. A. new benefits and new dangers B. new benefits and no dangers C. limited opportunities for agriculture D. few benefits, due to flooding dangers Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Desalination is important to both Dubai and the United Arab Emirates because the process has __________. A. significantly reduced energy demands B. provided the majority of freshwater resources C. significantly reduced pressure on natural resources D. provided tremendous economic benefits at low costs Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The Outer Banks of North Carolina are barrier islands that are subject to seasonal hurricanes and flooding. Houses constructed along the shoreline and beaches of the Outer Banks would be most similar to houses in which of the following locations? A. Norway B. Iceland C. Vietnam D. Arizona Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following regions was least impacted by water scarcity between 2000 and 2010? A. Africa B. Asia C. Canada D. Spain Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Overpopulation and high population growth rates in Asia will most likely have all of the following effects except __________. A. decreased pollution B. increased water scarcity C. a shortage of arable land D. increased risk of famine Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following best defines cultural ecology? A. the study of cultural ecosystems B. the study of a culture’s economic dominance C. the study of the economic influences on a society D. the study of a society and its natural environment Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements best characterizes the disability-adjusted life year? A. A measure of the overall burden of disease on a society. B. A measure of years lost due to premature death or disability. C. It describes the yearly living conditions of people with disabilities. D. It describes the yearly effect people with disabilities have on a nation's resources. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Dubai is challenged by all of the following environmental factors except __________. A. a warm and dry climate B. a lack of annual rainfall C. scarce freshwater resources D. a lack of valuable natural resources Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Mexico City is an example of how humans alter their environment because it was __________. A. one of the world’s largest cities B. built on drained and filled lake beds C. built after conquest by the Spanish D. once the capital of the Aztec empire Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is generally not an effect of having high rates of infectious disease (like malaria) within a population? A. high health care costs B. high infant mortality rates C. high economic growth rates D. high absenteeism in the workplace Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Why was Egypt's Abu Simbal temple moved in the 1960s? A. The temple was threatened by conflict in the region. B. Lake Nasser was scheduled to flood the valley where the temple was located. C. Egyptian officials wanted to relocate the temple to increase tourism in Giza. D. The land was needed for agricultural cultivation. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements about scientists' views of global warming is true? A. Nearly all scientists agree that the Earth's temperature is rising, but many disagree about whether humans are responsible, while a small percentage agree that humans are responsible. B. Nearly all scientists agree that the Earth's temperature is rising and that humans are responsible, while a small percentage do not agree that humans are responsible. C. Nearly all scientists agree that the Earth's temperature is rising, but most agree that humans are not responsible. D. There is no consensus among scientists on this issue; they disagree over whether the Earth's temperature is rising. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The technologies of evaporative cooling and air conditioning have had all of the following consequences in Dubai except __________. A. population growth B. reduced energy demands C. increased energy demands D. improved transportation of goods Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Canals and aqueducts allow humans to __________. A. conserve water supplies B. produce hydroelectricity C. settle below river level D. transport people and goods Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Today, one of Mexico City’s greatest technological challenges is __________. A. arable land B. sinking land C. extreme drought D. population decline Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

One of the major motivations for altering the environment in Mexico City was __________. A. creating arable land B. reducing population growth C. providing recreational opportunities D. reducing dependence on agriculture Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is not usually an effect of increased agricultural yields within a society? A. decreased trade with outside societies B. a growing population size C. increased technology and sophistication of settlements D. the diversification of labor Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following goals is included in the initiatives created by the United Nations Environment Programme? A. the reduction of carbon emissions by 80% by 2050 B. the reduction of the population growth rate by 10% by 2050 C. trade embargoes against nations that fail to conserve resources D. changes that will limit global warming to 1° F by 2050 Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

What is the most likely reason the Pueblo constructed most of their buildings out of adobe? A. The architectural style of this type of building was appealing to Pueblo society. B. The Pueblo typically lived in areas where adobe was more readily available over other building materials. C. The Pueblo did not have the technology to construct more sophisticated types of buildings. D. The Pueblo were nomadic, and this type of structure could be transported easily. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is not an environmental factor that influences cultures? A. climate type B. traditional religions C. proximity to water sources D. geographic barriers Please select the best answer from the choices provided.