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The image shows polar bears, an endangered species.Which would be most appropriate to help the polar bears?

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international laws
B
an international treaty
C
the World Wildlife Fund
D
the Environmental Protection Agency
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The Kyoto Protocol focused on

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wildlife conservation.
B
limiting pollution.
C
cleaning up toxic waste sites.
D
creating preserves to protect natural habitats.
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Which statement best describes how international governments have worked together to solve environmental problems?

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They have funded colleges for environmental education.
B
They have adopted agreements like the Kyoto Protocol to limit pollution.
C
They have adopted international laws and fined countries who break them.
D
They have funded agencies like the World Wildlife Fund.
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Which works to solve environmental challenges by raising awareness, fundraising, and influencing policy?

A
government agencies
B
non-government agencies
C
international treaties
D
national laws
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1950s1960s1970s1980s

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1950s
B
1960s
C
1970s
D
1980s
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Environmental Protection AgencyWorld Wildlife FundUnited NationsKyoto Protocol

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Environmental Protection Agency
B
World Wildlife Fund
C
United Nations
D
Kyoto Protocol
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OrganizationDeforestationGlobalizationSpecification

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Organization
B
Deforestation
C
Globalization
D
Specification
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What is the primary role that invasive species play in the survival of native animal species?

A
They increase the volume of food supply available to the native animal species.
B
They run out the native animal species from their natural habitat.
C
They become an additional source of food to the native animal species.
D
They help support the native animal species.
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What is the last step in making and using products?

A
Companies extract and gather raw materials.
B
Customers throw away waste from products.
C
Companies ship products to stores.
D
Customers use the products they buy.
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What has happened to the Amazon Rain Forest is the best example of how

A
heavy rains can cause pollution of both the air and land.
B
heavy rains can destroy the natural habitat of native species.
C
the human activity of deforestation negatively impacts native species.
D
the human activity of introducing invasive species can increase native species.
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Which would be the best caption for this photo?

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Globalization: Interconnection in the Modern World.
B
Trade and Transportation: Resources going Worldwide
C
Manufacturing: Creating Products of the Future
D
Environmental Pollution:The Effects of Too Many Products
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Which works to solve environmental challenges by raising awareness, fundraising, and influencing policy?

A
government agencies
B
non-government agencies
C
international treaties
D
national laws
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What standards can local and national governments establish to improve the environment? Check all that apply.

A
building codes
B
laws for recycling
C
auto-efficiency standards
D
tax credits for toxic dumping
E
tax deductions for high energy usage
F
tax credits for alternative sources of energy
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1950s
B
1960s
C
1970s
D
1980s
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Why would international communities work together to try to solve environmental issues?

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It is a way to control a country with huge pollution problems.
B
It is much more expensive to work alone rather than together.
C
Pollution in one country can effect other parts of the world.
D
Pollution problems can be eliminated by working together.
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What happens as connection and trade between countries increases? Check all that apply.

A
There is more demand for natural resources.
B
There will probably be more pollution from manufacturing.
C
Natural resources are transported worldwide.
D
With higher demand, all natural resources will be depleted.
E
Finished products are transported worldwide.
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What is the primary role that invasive species play in the survival of native animal species?

A
They increase the volume of food supply available to the native animal species.
B
They run out the native animal species from their natural habitat.
C
They become an additional source of food to the native animal species.
D
They help support the native animal species.
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The most likely reason countries have become more connected is they often

A
depend on each other for social systems.
B
need each other for loans and bail-outs.
C
depend on each other more for raw materials and finished products.
D
need each other for leadership.
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What has happened to the Amazon Rain Forest is the best example of how

A
heavy rains can cause pollution of both the air and land.
B
heavy rains can destroy the natural habitat of native species.
C
the human activity of deforestation negatively impacts native species.
D
the human activity of introducing invasive species can increase native species.
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Which is the best example of how one form of pollution affects another?

A
The fumes from a dam’s hydroelectric power causes air pollution.
B
Chemicals seeping from a manufacturing plant causes air pollution.
C
The use of natural fertilizer on infertile soil causes soil pollution.
D
The use of pesticides on plants causes air and water pollution.

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