AnswersEnvironmental Science - CHS CR 4th quarterTopic Test

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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
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Which of the following best describes the role of scientific knowledge in society?

A
Advances in scientific knowledge have predictable consequences.
B
Advances in scientific knowledge can be beneficial to society if applied responsibly.
C
Advances in scientific knowledge lead to few changes in society.
D
Society is uninfluenced by advances in scientific knowledge.
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What is the main function of environmental policy?

A
prevent the use of natural resources
B
reduce human impact on the environment
C
prevent nature from having a harmful effect on humans
D
reduce the use of natural resources
4

Which of the following statements about the cap and dividend policy is not true?

A
The number of issued permits under the cap and dividend policy increases year to year.
B
The cap and dividend policy sets a limit on total carbon emissions.
C
The cap and dividend policy works by issuing limit permits.
D
Carbon emissions will likely decrease over time as a result of a cap and dividend policy.
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Environmental Impact Statements outline the _______.

A
environmental effects of proposed industry actions
B
environmental effects of proposed government agency actions
C
environmental effects of entities in the private sector
D
environmental effects of government and business actions
6

Which of the following environmental justice policies would the Environmental Protection Agency be least interested in and able to support?

A
fair treatment
B
legal policies
C
social justice
D
corrective justice
7

Which of the following is not a strategy for improving the long-term health of cities?

A
restoring natural ecosystems
B
reducing pollution and waste
C
increasing automobile use
D
compact and efficient land use
8

Increased energy efficiency ultimately leads to lower costs.

A
T
B
F
9

Conservation efforts have resulted in restoration of some wildlife habitats.

A
T
B
F
10

What is the main function of environmental policy?

A
prevent the use of natural resources
B
reduce human impact on the environment
C
prevent nature from having a harmful effect on humans
D
reduce the use of natural resources
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Monitoring environmental parameters can help policy makers determine _______.

A
the level of impact a human activity has on an environment
B
how society feels about the proposed policy changes
C
how frequently a specific environment is used for human activity
D
all of the above
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What was an effect of major environmental issues that occurred in the 1960’s?

A
The national government instituted regulations to handle environmental issues.
B
The national government turned all environmental affairs over to individual state governments.
C
State governments withdrew from monitoring environmental issues.
D
Public awareness of environmental issues decreased.
13

Cod has been a commercially important fish species since _______.

A
the 13th century
B
the discovery of North America
C
the 1960’s
D
the 1980’s
14

The cap and dividend policy works by _______.

A
ending industrial carbon emissions immediately
B
reducing carbon emissions over time through the use of permits
C
reducing carbon emissions by rewarding industry for better practices
D
all of the above
15

Which of the following is a difficulty associated with environmental protection?

A
cost
B
unpredictability
C
sustainability
D
all of the above
16

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
17

It is important for _______ to participate in conservation efforts.

A
government
B
business
C
citizens
D
all of the above
18

How has science led to advancements that benefit society?

A
Science increases the understanding of natural processes, which leads to technological advances.
B
Scientific exploration has led to a social imbalance.
C
Scientific understanding leads to technological advances, which contribute to environmental degradation.
D
All of the above
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What is the biological impact of minimum catch sizes on a population of fish?

A
The population comes to be dominated by smaller, slower-growing individuals.
B
Older, less productive adults are removed, improving the population’s health.
C
It applies a selective pressure for larger, faster growing fish.
D
The fish in the population produce more and healthier eggs to compensate.
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Why did Canada extend its territorial waters out to 200 nautical miles in the 1970’s.

A
to protect and conserve Canada’s cod stocks
B
to protect the resources for domestic exploitation
C
to annoy U.S. fishermen
D
to restrict cod fishing practices

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