AnswersFL-2001340-Environmental Science Sem 2Effects of Technology

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Renewable resources can be used without worry about consequences to the environment.

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It is best to say that the protection to properties offered by sea walls along coasts _______.

A
decreases the present and future risk to human properties
B
increases both the present and future risk to human properties
C
decreases the present but increases the future risk
D
increases the present but decreases the future risk
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How is an ecological footprint determined?

A
An ecological footprint is determined by measuring the average amount of land and water that a person in a region uses.
B
An ecological footprint is determined by measuring carbon dioxide emissions for a given region.
C
An ecological footprint is determined by measuring the rate of water use.
D
An ecological footprint is determined by measuring the amount of waste generated in a given region.
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Which of the following statements about energy producing technologies is true?

A
Some currently used energy producing technologies have no disadvantages.
B
Alternatives to nonrenewable energy sources can be as effective.
C
Air pollution is common to all energy producing technologies.
D
Alternatives to nonrenewable energy sources are typically more damaging to the environment.
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Energy producing technologies can positively impact soil fertility.

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Large-scale environmental catastrophes _______.

A
result from human activities
B
have a negative impact on ecosystems
C
affect a variety of environmental factors
D
all of the above
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Which of the following statements about the effects of agricultural techniques on the environment is true?

A
Fertilizer used for agriculture can enter bodies of water, causing eventual oxygen depletion.
B
Pesticides and herbicides are potentially harmful to bodies of water only before they degrade.
C
Agricultural practices have limited impact on the surrounding environment.
D
Tillage is an important agricultural practice that has no known environmental impact.
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Collaborations between environmental groups and business interests on environmental issues have resulted in successful partnerships.

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T
B
F
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The U.S.-Mexico border 2012 program’s goal is to _______.

A
prevent illegal immigration
B
improve transboundary ecosystem health
C
promote joint economic development
D
reintroduce endangered species
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How do natural disasters weaken a community’s social infrastructure?

A
Social systems are unbalanced by the damage caused by natural disasters.
B
Natural disasters tend to target the poorest members of a community.
C
The number of natural disasters is increasing across the globe.
D
Natural disasters can cause billions of dollars in property damage.
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Which of the following energy sources is associated with nitrogen emissions?

A
biomass
B
wind
C
solar
D
geothermal
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Waste from nuclear power plants must be disposed of in radioactively shielded storage containers.

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T
B
F
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Which of the following is not an impact of wildfires?

A
air pollution
B
erosion
C
water pollution
D
none of the above
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The damage caused by Tsunamis is restricted to the area surrounding the epicenter of the earthquake which caused it.

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T
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F
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Which of the following is not a way that oil production could potentially affect aquatic viability?

A
marine oil spills during transportation
B
offshore oil drilling
C
interruption of water flow
D
contamination from waste products
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Why are hurricanes considered more damaging than tornadoes when tornados have stronger winds?

A
Hurricanes only strike coastlines while tornados strike coasts and inland.
B
Hurricanes also cause flooding and occur over a broader area.
C
Tornadoes move more slowly than hurricanes.
D
Tornadoes only occur inland, away from coastlines.
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Dryland planting can benefit the environment by reducing the need for tillage.

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T
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F
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Which of the following is not a way in which carbon sequestration can benefit soil?

A
decreased erosion
B
increased water quality
C
increased water storage
D
increased soil quality
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How can biomass energy use improve water quality?

A
The combustion of biomass material to produce energy improves water quality by filtering out pollutants.
B
Biomass energy use does not require water, which reduces the impact of other energy producing technologies on water quality.
C
Soil erosion and sedimentation are decreased during biomass crop growth.
D
All of the above
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Which of the following is not a goal of successful environmental partnerships between government, industry, and activists?

A
encouraging community involvement
B
promoting environmental enthusiasm
C
sustaining environmental improvements
D
maximizing resource harvesting

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