Milestones and Turning Points — Unit test Answers

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.

Freshwater is used principally as drinking water.

Energy producing technologies can positively impact soil fertility.

The United States has the most aggressive programs in place to reduce carbon emissions of any other country.

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.

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 regulations is the primary law regarding water pollution?a.The Safe Drinking Water Actb.The Clean Water Actc.The Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Actd.WaterSense

Increased energy efficiency ultimately leads to lower costs.

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 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 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 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.

Monitoring environmental parameters can help policy makers determine _______.a.the level of impact a human activity has on an environmentb.how society feels about the proposed policy changesc.how frequently a specific environment is used for human activityd.all of the above

Environmental Impact Statements outline the _______.a.environmental effects of proposed industry actionsb.environmental effects of proposed government agency actionsc.environmental effects of entities in the private sectord.environmental effects of government and business actions

Which of the following statements about desalination is true?a.Desalination is less expensive than water reclamation.b.Desalination uses large amounts of energy.c.Desalination is the main process used to provide water for crop irrigation.d.All of the above

Conservation efforts have resulted in restoration of some wildlife habitats.

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

Which of the following is a difficulty associated with environmental protection?a.costb.unpredictabilityc.sustainabilityd.all of the above

Which of the following is a negative consequence of scientific advancements on society?a.increased life expectancyb.increased pollutionc.new energy resourcesd.all of the above

What is the main goal of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change?a.to impose carbon emission limits on all countriesb.to encourage the sustainable use of tropical rainforestsc.to prevent the continued rise of greenhouse gas concentrationsd.to end the production of greenhouse gases