Unit Test — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which of the following is a possible cost of using renewable resources?

A
loss of animal species
B
land degradation
C
lower availability of freshwater
D
all of the above
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Wind, solar and geothermal power are called renewable energy sources because _______.

A
tax breaks for these sources are renewed every year
B
they are continuously replenished
C
humans can replenish these sources periodically
D
they produce few toxic byproducts
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How does the use of hydroelectric energy compare to the use of coal?

A
Hydroelectric energy is more commonly used than coal.
B
Hydroelectric energy is associated with less waste production than coal.
C
Hydroelectric energy has a larger environmental impact than coal use.
D
Hydroelectric energy requires more land space than coal use.
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Which of the following could cause a habitat change?

A
introduction of an invasive species
B
a wildfire
C
a mudslide
D
all of the above
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Which of the following are important products of rainforests?

A
timber
B
pharmaceuticals
C
oxygen
D
all of the above
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Zoning laws establish _______.

A
what types of buildings can be built in an area
B
the uses an area of land can be put to
C
who can live in an area
D
the types of business that can occupy a building
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A scientist measured an increase in nitrous oxide in the atmosphere. This increase would result in

A
an increase in the greenhouse effect.
B
a decrease in the greenhouse effect.
C
no change in the greenhouse effect.
D
a stabilization of the greenhouse effect.
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Which of the following is a difficulty associated with environmental protection?

A
cost
B
unpredictability
C
sustainability
D
all of the above
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Pollution in the _______ will have the greatest effect on human health.

A
troposphere
B
stratosphere
C
mesosphere
D
thermosphere
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How is the world population projected to change in the next few decades?

A
It is projected to level off.
B
It is projected to decrease steadily.
C
It is projected to increase steadily.
D
It is projected to double within 5 years.
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The principle difference between point source and nonpoint source water pollution is _______.

A
whether the pollution is organic or inorganic
B
the number of sources of pollution
C
the amount of pollution
D
whether it is from commercial or agricultural sources
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Which of the following explains why energy use impacts quality of life?

A
Increased energy use leads to increased economic activity.
B
Decreased energy use leads to increased quality of life.
C
All facets of a quality life are energy dependent.
D
Energy use is unrelated to quality of life.
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Smallpox is a virus that causes a rash that then turns into painful blisters. The last known case of smallpox was in 1977. What is the best explanation for the eradication of smallpox?

A
People are exercising more than they used to.
B
Genetic testing determines who is more prone to smallpox.
C
There was an increase in antibacterial products.
D
An effective vaccine was developed.
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The traditional view of mangrove forests as wastelands and unhealthy environments helped promote their degradation because _______.

A
mangrove forests are unproductive, unhealthy habitats
B
people did not feel it was necessary to preserve them
C
mangrove forests do not need to be preserved
D
all of the above
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How can resource conservation benefit the environment?

A
Resource conservation can help preserve natural habitats.
B
Resource conservation can reduce water pollution.
C
Resource conservation can reduce air pollution.
D
All of the above

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