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Which of the following best describes the areas studied as a part of environmental sociology?

A
the interaction between social organization and social behavior
B
the interactions between social organization and the physical environment
C
the overlap between social and economic systems
D
the overlap between the fields of environmental law and sociology
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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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The United Nations Environment Program regulates the environmental policy for all countries.

A
T
B
F
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The ultimate goal of sustainable development is to _______.

A
limit the future use of resources
B
meet current and future resource needs
C
increase the current use of resources
D
reduce resource use but increase supplies
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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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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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How is the approach of the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy different than the approach of the Energy Star program?

A
The Energy Star program is consumer based, while the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy is industry based.
B
The Energy Star program uses lobbying for policy change, while the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy uses consumer tactics.
C
The Energy Star program provides tax benefits to consumers who purchase energy efficient products, while the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy provides tax breaks to industries for producing energy efficient products.
D
All of the above
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Why is it important for all countries to participate in reducing resource depletion?

A
Resource depletion that occurs in one country may be due to demand in another.
B
The depletion of resources in one area can have a dramatic effect on other regions.
C
Resources are limited globally.
D
All of the above
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The National Environmental Policy Act was established in 1965.

A
T
B
F
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Environmental journalists are prohibited from direct participation in environmental advocacy movements.

A
T
B
F
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It is important for _______ to participate in conservation efforts.

A
government
B
business
C
citizens
D
all of the above
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The Alliance to Save Energy seeks to increase energy efficiency through _______.

A
petitioning consumers to change their habits
B
lobbying for policy changes
C
reducing greenhouse gases
D
increased spending on consumer goods
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What is the main goal of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change?

A
to impose carbon emission limits on all countries
B
to encourage the sustainable use of tropical rainforests
C
to prevent the continued rise of greenhouse gas concentrations
D
to end the production of greenhouse gases
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The Environmental Policy Act of 1969 was instituted as a follow up regulation to major environmental issues that occurred in the 1960’s.

A
T
B
F
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The National Wildlife Refuge provides land for fish, wildlife, and plants.

A
T
B
F
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Efforts to restore wetlands and forests along the coast will most likely _______.

A
benefit the economy by providing jobs
B
improve wildlife populations
C
reduce soil erosion and flooding in coastal areas
D
all of the above
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The Office of Ecology and Natural Resource Conservation works to _______.

A
end the use of natural resources
B
maintain the supply of domestic natural resources
C
develop foreign policy regarding the sustainable use of natural resources
D
limit the use of critical natural resources in the United States
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Sustainable development and land use planning are most concerned with _______.

A
reducing pollution in large cities
B
improving long-term city health
C
increased use of automobiles
D
economic stability
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The level of environmental protection enacted typically depends on _______.

A
the perceived benefit of the action
B
the support of the community
C
pressure from foreign governments
D
all of the above

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