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Which of the following disciplines is(are) encompassed by land use planning?

A
urban planning
B
architecture
C
transportation planning
D
all of the above
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Land use planning is best described as _______.

A
corporate programs for the successful and profitable development of land
B
a constitutional requirement for development on public lands
C
a branch of public policy for ordering and regulating the development of land
D
an antiquated policy of prohibiting urban development
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What do the international efforts at reducing resource and ecological depletion have in common?

A
They rely on voluntary participation.
B
They came about through the work of the United Nations.
C
They began in the 1980’s.
D
They have nothing in common.
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Which of the following is a negative consequence of scientific advancements on society?

A
increased life expectancy
B
increased pollution
C
new energy resources
D
all of the above
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How has science led to advancements that benefit society?

A
Science increases the understanding of natural processes, which leads to technological advances.
B
Scientific exploration has led to a social imbalance.
C
Scientific understanding leads to technological advances, which contribute to environmental degradation.
D
All of the above
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Conservation efforts have resulted in restoration of some wildlife habitats.

A
T
B
F
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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.
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What is the main function of environmental policy?

A
prevent the use of natural resources
B
reduce human impact on the environment
C
prevent nature from having a harmful effect on humans
D
reduce the use of natural resources
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Monitoring environmental parameters can help policy makers determine _______.

A
the level of impact a human activity has on an environment
B
how society feels about the proposed policy changes
C
how frequently a specific environment is used for human activity
D
all of the above
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What is the main goal of the Pacific Region Coastal Program?

A
to end fishing along the Pacific coast
B
restore wetland and forest habitats
C
provide jobs
D
restore damage caused by soil erosion
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Environmental Impact Statements outline the _______.

A
environmental effects of proposed industry actions
B
environmental effects of proposed government agency actions
C
environmental effects of entities in the private sector
D
environmental effects of government and business actions
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Which of the following environmental justice policies would the Environmental Protection Agency be least interested in and able to support?

A
fair treatment
B
legal policies
C
social justice
D
corrective justice
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Which of the following is not a strategy for improving the long-term health of cities?

A
restoring natural ecosystems
B
reducing pollution and waste
C
increasing automobile use
D
compact and efficient land use
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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.
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The United States has the most aggressive programs in place to reduce carbon emissions of any other country.

A
T
B
F
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Increased energy efficiency ultimately leads to lower costs.

A
T
B
F
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Energy efficiency strategies are based on the assumption that consumers will be willing to pay more in exchange for reduced energy use.

A
T
B
F
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The environmental movement does not have tools to intervene with environmentally damaging practices on private property.

A
T
B
F
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Earth houses are predominantly illuminated with natural light.

A
T
B
F
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Why is an environmental contingency plan important?

A
An environmental contingency plan is important to assess the effort required to make environmental changes.
B
The effects of environmental changes cannot be determined with certainty, so contingency plans are necessary to effectively deal with unexpected changes.
C
New environmental conditions cannot be developed without the existence of an environmental contingency plan.
D
All of the above

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