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The National Wildlife Refuge provides land for fish, wildlife, and plants.

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

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

by regulating private land use

by conserving wildlife habitats

by banning hunting and fishing

all of the above

It is important for _______ to participate in conservation efforts.

government

business

citizens

all of the above

Government sanctioned activities to improve ecosystems have had little effect.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service helps protect endangered species.

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

The Energy Star program is consumer based, while the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy is industry based.

The Energy Star program uses lobbying for policy change, while the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy uses consumer tactics.

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.

All of the above

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

to end fishing along the Pacific coast

restore wetland and forest habitats

provide jobs

restore damage caused by soil erosion

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife service is responsible for protecting _______.

migratory birds

endangered species

aquatic species

all of the above

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

Both programs are concerned with providing habitats for wildlife.

Both programs are primarily concerned with preserving fish species.

Both programs have set aside 150 million acres of land.

Both programs are under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife service is responsible for protecting _______.

migratory birds

endangered species

aquatic species

all of the above

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

Ecosystem services are services provided by _______.

the government in order to maintain ecosystem health

communities in an effort to beautify local neighborhoods

organizations committed to the environment

nature that benefit mankind

The Alliance to Save Energy seeks to increase energy efficiency through _______.

petitioning consumers to change their habits

lobbying for policy changes

reducing greenhouse gases

increased spending on consumer goods

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

by regulating private land use

by conserving wildlife habitats

by banning hunting and fishing

all of the above

Which of the following is not a benefit of increased energy efficiency?

decreased emissions

decreased use of natural resources

decreased energy services

decreased energy use

The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy works to _______.

ban the use of products that are not energy efficient

fine companies that do not operate at peak energy efficiency

invest in clean energy technologies that will strengthen the economy

eliminate the use of energy obtained from the burning of coal within ten years

When are conservation efforts most effective?

Conservation efforts are most effective when multiple groups cooperate.

Conservation efforts are most effective when government is solely responsible for them.

Conservation efforts are most effective with individual efforts.

Conservation efforts are always effective.

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

Both programs are concerned with providing habitats for wildlife.

Both programs are primarily concerned with preserving fish species.

Both programs have set aside 150 million acres of land.

Both programs are under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Products that can carry the Energy Star logo include _______.

appliances

electronics

lights

all of the above

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