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The demand for environmental scientists and hydrologists is expected to increase because of a(n) _______?

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increased demand for natural resources; need to create environmental laws to protect natural resources for human consumption; need to develop air quality control systems for big business; need to ensure proper disposal of human waste
B
increased demand for natural resources; need to enforce environmental laws and regulations; need to analyze human impact on the environment and to invent ways to restore it; need to ensure proper disposal of human waste
C
decreased demand for natural resources; need to analyze impact of invasive species on the environment and to invent ways to preserve it; decrease of man-made reefs and their impact on oceans; need to develop sanitation systems
D
decreased demand for natural resources; need to enforce environmental laws and regulations; need to develop sanitation systems; need to create environmental laws to protect natural resources for human consumption
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An individual who promotes environmental issues most likely works in which field?

A
Environmental law
B
Environmental journalism
C
Environmental activism
D
Ecology
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What could happen to the environment if there were no environmental scientists to monitor it?

A
decline in air, land and water pollution; no one to ensure proper disposal of toxic wastes; decreased destruction of habitats; increase in species extinction;
B
great increase in air, land and water pollution; no one to ensure proper disposal of toxic wastes; increased destruction of habitats; increase in species extinction;
C
problems with enforcing the preservation of certain ecosystems and wildlife; great increase in air, land, and water pollution; decreased destruction of habitats; increase in species extinction
D
increased destruction of habitats, decrease in species extinction; problems with enforcing the preservation of certain ecosystems and wildlife; prevent the depletion of Earth's natural resources
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Which of the following is likely to be researched by an environmental scientist?

A
the effect of oil spills on marine animals
B
the anatomy of a platypus
C
the chemical composition of a compound
D
the velocity of a cheetah
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Environmental engineers minimize the impact of land development on the environment.

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T
B
F
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A hydrologist is most likely to study pollution in _______.

A
lakes
B
soil
C
the atmosphere
D
none of the above
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Environmental scientists are unconcerned with methods to preserve natural resources.

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T
B
F
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Which type of environmental scientist is likely to study the interactions of gorillas?

A
Hydrologist
B
Toxicologist
C
Environmental Veterinarian
D
Ecologist
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Environmental designers design structures to match the environment.

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T
B
F
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Which type of environmental scientist is likely to study methods of water conservation and decontamination?

A
Hydrologist
B
Toxicologist
C
Oceanographer
D
Ecologist

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