The Social Costs of Resource Use — Unit test Answers

It is best to say that the protection to properties offered by sea walls along coasts _______.a.decreases the present and future risk to human propertiesb.increases both the present and future risk to human propertiesc.decreases the present but increases the future riskd.increases the present but decreases the future risk

Which of the following statements about human society and limiting factors is true?a.Modifications made to the environment to reduce the impact of limiting factors can cause disruption to the natural balance of an ecosystem.b.Humans cannot modify their environment to adapt it to their needs.c.Humans can completely overcome the factors that limit population size.d.Limiting factors are of no concern to human society, because they do not affect human populations.

The U.S.-Mexico border 2012 program’s goal is to _______.a.prevent illegal immigrationb.improve transboundary ecosystem healthc.promote joint economic developmentd.reintroduce endangered species

How is an ecological footprint determined?a.An ecological footprint is determined by measuring the average amount of land and water that a person in a region uses.b.An ecological footprint is determined by measuring carbon dioxide emissions for a given region.c.An ecological footprint is determined by measuring the rate of water use.d.An ecological footprint is determined by measuring the amount of waste generated in a given region.

Which of the following best describes the role of scientific knowledge in society?a.Advances in scientific knowledge have predictable consequences.b.Advances in scientific knowledge can be beneficial to society if applied responsibly.c.Advances in scientific knowledge lead to few changes in society.d.Society is uninfluenced by advances in scientific knowledge.

Increased energy efficiency ultimately leads to lower costs.

Which of the following is a disadvantage associated with scientific advances?a.decreased urbanizationb.increased energy efficiencyc.increased waste productiond.increased renewable resource use

Energy producing technologies can positively impact soil fertility.

Which of the following statements about energy producing technologies is true?a.Some currently used energy producing technologies have no disadvantages.b.Alternatives to nonrenewable energy sources can be as effective.c.Air pollution is common to all energy producing technologies.d.Alternatives to nonrenewable energy sources are typically more damaging to the environment.

What is the main function of environmental policy?a.prevent the use of natural resourcesb.reduce human impact on the environmentc.prevent nature from having a harmful effect on humansd.reduce the use of natural resources

Which of the following is not a reason that small societies can maintain stability in the long term better than larger societies? a. Smaller societies have a smaller demand for resources. b. Smaller societies can be governed by internal controls more effectively than larger societies. c. Smaller societies rely more heavily on legislation and military forces. d. Smaller societies tend to have stronger interpersonal relationships. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Collaborations between environmental groups and business interests on environmental issues have resulted in successful partnerships.

Renewable resources can be used without worry about consequences to the environment.

Which of the following statements about the impact of biotechnology on the environment is not true?a.Biotechnology can positively impact the environment through the use of organisms that degrade pollutants.b.Biotechnology use can lead to an increase in soil erosion and pollution runoff through decreased pesticide use.c.The use of biotechnology in agriculture can lead to a decrease in pesticide use, positively impacting the environment.d.Biotechnology can lead to greater competition among natural and genetically engineered organisms in an ecosystem.

Which of the following environmental justice policies would the Environmental Protection Agency be least interested in and able to support?a.fair treatmentb.legal policiesc.social justiced.corrective justice

What is the main goal of the Pacific Region Coastal Program?a.to end fishing along the Pacific coastb.restore wetland and forest habitatsc.provide jobsd.restore damage caused by soil erosion

Which of the following is not a strategy for improving the long-term health of cities?a.restoring natural ecosystemsb.reducing pollution and wastec.increasing automobile used.compact and efficient land use

Which of the following statements about the cap and dividend policy is not true?a.The number of issued permits under the cap and dividend policy increases year to year.b.The cap and dividend policy sets a limit on total carbon emissions.c.The cap and dividend policy works by issuing limit permits.d.Carbon emissions will likely decrease over time as a result of a cap and dividend policy.

How do natural disasters weaken a community’s social infrastructure?a.Social systems are unbalanced by the damage caused by natural disasters.b.Natural disasters tend to target the poorest members of a community.c.The number of natural disasters is increasing across the globe.d.Natural disasters can cause billions of dollars in property damage.

Which of the following statements about the effects of agricultural techniques on the environment is true?a.Fertilizer used for agriculture can enter bodies of water, causing eventual oxygen depletion.b.Pesticides and herbicides are potentially harmful to bodies of water only before they degrade.c.Agricultural practices have limited impact on the surrounding environment.d.Tillage is an important agricultural practice that has no known environmental impact.