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Which of the following statements about resource use is true?

A
The use of renewable resources has no inherent costs.
B
Resource use, whether renewable or nonrenewable, must be carefully managed to reduce the impact on the environment.
C
Nonrenewable resources are used for energy, because there are no renewable resources that can be used as a source of energy.
D
The overuse of nonrenewable resources is less environmentally damaging than the overuse of renewable resources.
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How can reduced precipitation lead to limited water availability?

A
Reduced precipitation leads to overuse.
B
Precipitation is a nonrenewable resource.
C
Reduced precipitation is a global event.
D
Reduced precipitation may lead to drought.
3

The operation of nuclear power plants in the United States is closely monitored and regulated.

A
T
B
F
4

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.
5

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

A
T
B
F
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Cyanobacteria have been engineered to produce isobutanol directly. What advantage does this have over other alternative biofuels?

A
It is an inherently renewable fuel source.
B
Multiple processing steps can be avoided.
C
They produce chemical energy through photosynthesis.
D
They make a biofuel alternative to gasoline.
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Which of the following statements about the use of nuclear energy is true?

A
Nuclear energy cannot be used safely.
B
Nuclear fusion has no known useful applications.
C
Nuclear fission is currently more useful for producing energy than nuclear fusion.
D
Nuclear fusion has fewer safety risks than nuclear fission.
8

Which of the following is not a technology that can be used to conserve resources?

A
hydropower
B
volcanic power
C
natural gas
D
geothermal
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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.
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What two countries have nearly 50% of global coal reserves?

A
United States and Canada
B
United States and Russia
C
Brazil and Russia
D
Brazil and Canada
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Which of the following statements about paper recycling is not true?

A
Recycling one ton of newspaper can save 100 trees.
B
Recycling paper can lead to 74% less air pollution.
C
Paper recycling can save on the use of water resources.
D
Recycling paper can lead to 35% less water pollution.
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Which of the following is true concerning natural resources?

A
Natural resources are not recycled.
B
Natural resources are only inorganic.
C
They are part of natural processes.
D
They only incorporate one form of matter.
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Which of the following is true about glass recycling?

A
Recycling glass reduces the rate of deforestation.
B
Recycling glass eliminates greenhouse gas emissions.
C
Recycling glass is an energy-saving practice.
D
Recycling glass has an incredibly short turn around time.
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When researching online, as long as the gathered information is the result of a valid Internet search engine, it is not necessary to analyze it for bias.

A
T
B
F
15

Imports of lumber into the United States were down 50% in 2008.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is a possible cost of using renewable resources?

A
loss of animal species
B
land degradation
C
lower availability of freshwater
D
all of the above
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Adjusting timber-management strategies to address long-term shortfalls will

A
immediately increase available supplies.
B
initially create shortfalls in timber supplies.
C
initially decrease the cost of timber.
D
eventually result in more expensive timber.
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What is an advantage to alternative energy technology?

A
Using alternative energy technology increases the demand for fossil fuels.
B
Most alternative energy technologies use nonrenewable resources.
C
Alternative energy technology can reduce the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels.
D
There is no advantage to using an alternative energy technology.
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The La Brea Tar Pits are an example of a fossil fuel that

A
is a quickly renewable resource.
B
takes centuries to create.
C
is made of decomposed human bones.
D
will never become scarce.
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Green building involves architecture that consists completely of organic materials.

A
T
B
F

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