AnswersGV 2019 - MPS Environmental Science Semester 2 SC631Nuclear Power

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It is important for _______ to participate in conservation efforts.

A
government
B
business
C
citizens
D
all of the above
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The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy works to _______.

A
ban the use of products that are not energy efficient
B
fine companies that do not operate at peak energy efficiency
C
invest in clean energy technologies that will strengthen the economy
D
eliminate the use of energy obtained from the burning of coal within ten years
3

What is the main goal of the Pacific Region Coastal Program?

A
to end fishing along the Pacific coast
B
restore wetland and forest habitats
C
provide jobs
D
restore damage caused by soil erosion
4

How is the approach of the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy different than the approach of the Energy Star program?

A
The Energy Star program is consumer based, while the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy is industry based.
B
The Energy Star program uses lobbying for policy change, while the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy uses consumer tactics.
C
The Energy Star program provides tax benefits to consumers who purchase energy efficient products, while the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy provides tax breaks to industries for producing energy efficient products.
D
All of the above
5

Efforts to restore wetlands and forests along the coast will most likely _______.

A
benefit the economy by providing jobs
B
improve wildlife populations
C
reduce soil erosion and flooding in coastal areas
D
all of the above
6

Energy efficiency strategies are based on the assumption that consumers will be willing to pay more in exchange for reduced energy use.

A
T
B
F
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The Alliance to Save Energy seeks to increase energy efficiency through _______.

A
petitioning consumers to change their habits
B
lobbying for policy changes
C
reducing greenhouse gases
D
increased spending on consumer goods
8

How is the National Wildlife Refuge System similar to the Pacific Region Coastal Program?

A
Both programs are concerned with providing habitats for wildlife.
B
Both programs are primarily concerned with preserving fish species.
C
Both programs have set aside 150 million acres of land.
D
Both programs are under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
9

Which of the following statements about nuclear energy is true?

A
Nuclear energy cannot be contained nor controlled.
B
Nuclear energy is contained in nuclear bonds.
C
Nuclear energy is less efficient than other energy forms.
D
All of the above are true.
10

How has the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service positively impacted ecosystems?

A
by regulating private land use
B
by conserving wildlife habitats
C
by banning hunting and fishing
D
all of the above
11

The use of non-local resources is associated with certain economic and environmental consequences.

A
T
B
F
12

Which of the following statements about using geothermal energy is not true?

A
Geothermal energy can be used to fuel vehicles.
B
Geothermal energy can be used as a source of electricity.
C
Geothermal energy can be used as a source of heat.
D
Geothermal energy is a renewable resource.
13

When conducting scientific research, any information that is found must be analyzed to determine its validity. John believes that UFOs and extraterrestrial life exist. The excerpts below are an eyewitness account of UFO activity in South Carolina. Which of these observations is valid?

A
“I can tell from a firsthand experience that yes, UFOs do exist.”
B
“One thing for sure is that they were UFOs and they had to be piloted by some type of intelligent life.”
C
Both of these observations are valid.
D
Neither of these observations is valid.
14

Geothermal energy is derived from the sun.

A
T
B
F
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When conducting scientific research, appropriate methods must be used to find information that is reliable and valid. Angela was assigned a research project about human body systems for her anatomy course. She would like to focus on the immune system, and more specifically, the effects of HIV on the immune system. Which of the following options would be the best way for her to conduct an online search about her topic?

A
Type in “human body systems” + HIV
B
Type in “immune system” + human
C
Type in “HIV immune system”
D
Type in “human immune system” + HIV effects
16

Renewable resources are those that can be synthesized by humans.

A
T
B
F
17

Adjustments to timber management strategies meant to address long-term shortfalls will _______.

A
result in immediate increases in available supplies
B
lead to initial shortfalls in timber supplies
C
initially decrease the cost of timber
D
ultimately result in more expensive timber
18

Water would be considered a(n) _______.

A
potential renewable resource
B
potential nonrenewable resource
C
actual renewable resource
D
actual nonrenewable resource
19

When conducting scientific research, any information that is found must be analyzed to determine its validity. Joel is a firm believer that exposure to cold weather can cause the common cold. He conducts online research about this topic. Of the excerpts below, which would be considered biased?

A
The flu and the common cold are caused by viruses.
B
Viruses are passed by contact between people.
C
Cold and flu season occurs when the weather is cold, so there must be a connection.
D
All of the above excerpts are biased.
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Having some prior knowledge about your topic is helpful when conducting Internet research.

A
T
B
F

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