Air Resources — Unit test Answers

Which environmental policy must consider the expensive startup costs associated with building machines that harvest energy from clean sources?

Which term refers to the loss of fertile soil from drying out?

Which resource is sometimes unpredictable in terms of energy production?

Why was it important to establish the Clean Air Act?

What farming method is used in dry or desert areas?

A restaurant advertises that it is environmentally friendly. It describes the solar panels it uses to generate electricity and the locally grown produce it serves. All the meals it offers are prepared over an open wood fire. Food is served on recycled copper plates, and drinks are served in recycled aluminum cups.Which correctly lists three renewable resources used by the restaurant?

Which of the following types of sites does the National Park Service manage?

Which three gases are released into the atmosphere when volcanoes erupt?

Which step of desalination must be done before water is condensed and collected?

Why is urbanization contributing to pollution?

Which federal agency helps foreign governments with international conservation efforts?

How does the construction of dams positively affect natural resources?

Which mineral resource is used to make batteries?

Which statement explains how smog forms?

Which statement describes clean air as a natural resource?

Not all countries have adopted air quality regulations as America has.What impact on human health would these countries experience if they adopt air quality regulations similar to the Americas?

Which best explains the effect of reforestation on land?

Examine the pictures.

Which activity uses water for both recreational and industrial purposes?

Which solution would help local farms if the water level in a reservoir used for irrigation became low?