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Which of the following statements about human society and limiting factors is true?

A
Modifications made to the environment to reduce the impact of limiting factors can cause disruption to the natural balance of an ecosystem.
B
Humans cannot modify their environment to adapt it to their needs.
C
Humans can completely overcome the factors that limit population size.
D
Limiting factors are of no concern to human society, because they do not affect human populations.
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Which of the following is not true concerning the elements of a quality life?

A
It might include financial and physical security.
B
They are considered stable over a lifetime.
C
It is highly individualized.
D
It depends upon personal environment and relationships.
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Which of the following is a disadvantage associated with scientific advances?

A
decreased urbanization
B
increased energy efficiency
C
increased waste production
D
increased renewable resource use
4

Heredity has an impact on personal health, but environmental factors are important as well.

A
T
B
F
5

How do environmental factors influence genetic traits?

A
Environmental factors determine all genetic traits.
B
Environmental factors can determine if a genetic trait becomes a health issue.
C
Environmental factors are determined by genetic traits.
D
Environmental factors have no influence on genetic traits.
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Which of the following statements about the impact of biotechnology on the environment is not true?

A
Biotechnology can positively impact the environment through the use of organisms that degrade pollutants.
B
Biotechnology use can lead to an increase in soil erosion and pollution runoff through decreased pesticide use.
C
The use of biotechnology in agriculture can lead to a decrease in pesticide use, positively impacting the environment.
D
Biotechnology can lead to greater competition among natural and genetically engineered organisms in an ecosystem.
7

Which of the following household products is potentially hazardous?

A
bleach
B
solvents
C
paint
D
all of the above
8

How many kilocalories of energy would you expect a person in contemporary England to consume daily (including food, transportation, household use, etc.)?

A
millions
B
hundreds of thousands
C
tens of thousands
D
thousands
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Which of the following is not a reason that small societies can maintain stability in the long term better than larger societies?

A
Smaller societies have a smaller demand for resources.
B
Smaller societies can be governed by internal controls more effectively than larger societies.
C
Smaller societies rely more heavily on legislation and military forces.
D
Smaller societies tend to have stronger interpersonal relationships.
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Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the environment and human health?

A
The environment is the only factor that affects human health.
B
Many aspects of the environment can have an impact on human health.
C
Human health is impacted by changes in climate.
D
The environment has no impact on human health.
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Humans living in highly populated areas are more inclined to _______.

A
violence
B
socially isolate
C
appetite loss
D
all of the above
12

Which of the following statement about energy and nutrients in an ecosystem is true?

A
Energy and nutrients flow in one direction through an ecosystem.
B
Energy and nutrients cycle through an ecosystem.
C
Energy cycles through an ecosystem, while nutrients flow in one direction.
D
Nutrients cycle through an ecosystem, while energy flows in one direction
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In an ecosystem, energy that flows to tertiary consumers ultimately originates from the sun.

A
T
B
F
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Why does culture establish the standard by which quality of life is measured?

A
Cultures are defined by the demographics of their populations.
B
Culture establishes the framework by which individuals judge their environment.
C
Culture defines the domains of family and health that define quality of life.
D
A society’s culture defines its socioeconomic conditions.
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The Dust Bowl occurred as a result of drought and poor farming practices.

A
T
B
F
16

Disease and famine are two limiting factors that affect human populations.

A
T
B
F
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Why is there a natural limit to human population growth?

A
Humans cannot impact limiting factors, so population growth must be limited.
B
Human population growth is limited solely by human activity, such as war.
C
Humans can reduce the effect of certain limiting factors in the short term, but in the long term resource limitations will impact human population growth.
D
There is a natural limit to population growth, because human reproduction occurs at a very slow rate.
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The goal of the world resource simulation center is best described as _______.

A
solving current problems regarding world resource use
B
predicting the future impacts of resource use in the U.S.
C
determining how to manage global resources for all humanity
D
providing education tools for describing global resource use
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Which of the following is a way that scientific advancements have benefited society?

A
increased energy efficiency
B
increased resource use
C
increased urbanization
D
changes in the global climate
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Typically, areas with a high energy consumption are associated with a low quality of life.

A
T
B
F

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