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Cities that have available space in surrounding areas, such as Los Angeles, are likely to experience upward growth rather than urban sprawl.

A
T
B
F
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How might environmental manipulation of a crop have unexpected consequences?

A
The new crop may require more water than the original.
B
The crop may harm the environment.
C
The yield may be reduced.
D
All of the above
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Which of the following is not a possible environmental consequence of urban sprawl?

A
deforestation
B
pollution
C
loss of natural resources
D
none of the above
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How does mining affect local populations?

A
Mining is a vital part of the economy of surrounding towns.
B
Mining introduces pollution into local water supplies.
C
Mining disrupts local populations of flora and fauna.
D
All of the above are true.
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Which of the following is a reason conflicts over zoning decisions can become a divisive issue?

A
Zoning decisions are often wrong and result in significant financial hardship for a city.
B
Zoning decisions do not always change over time and can become antiquated.
C
Establishing zoning types is an expensive process.
D
Zoning regulations prevent new businesses from competing with established businesses.
6

Which of the following could be found on either public or private land?

A
state park
B
single-family residence
C
mine
D
factory
7

Pesticides are best described as _______.

A
polluting chemicals toxic to all living things
B
chemicals that destroy 33% of the world’s potential food supply
C
toxic chemicals used to control weed populations
D
toxic chemicals used to control pest populations
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Which of the following is a way that minerals are used?

A
industry
B
construction
C
technology
D
all of the above
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Which of the following is a long-term consequence of mining on the Earth?

A
erosion
B
an open pit
C
sedimentation
D
all of the above
10

Surface mining is more ecologically damaging than subsurface mining.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following best describes what led to London’s “killer fog” in 1952?

A
Pollution from the air contaminated the water supply which is what killed people.
B
Millions of coal fires and stagnant air caused toxic fumes to build up in the air.
C
Poor city design led to faulty ventilation in houses.
D
Soot from forest and wildfires in the surrounding areas blew over the city.
12

The urban migration trend has stopped worldwide.

A
T
B
F
13

How is coal extracted from mountaintop removal mines?

A
Dynamite is used to create underground tunnels where miners go to extract the coal.
B
Dynamite is used to break apart rocks and then draglines are used to remove the broken rock and reach the coal.
C
Coal in mountaintops is extracted by digging strips in the landscape to reach the coal.
D
Placer deposits in mountain river bottoms are removed by sifting through sediment.
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How has deforestation in Haiti altered the climate?

A
The loss of trees resulted in less water vapor in the atmosphere and thus less rain.
B
Deforestation has resulted in widespread extinction of plants.
C
Without trees’ root systems to hold it in place, rains have washed away the topsoil.
D
Deforestation has not altered Haiti’s climate.
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Satellite imaging allows scientists to observe _______.

A
where deforestation has removed the trees
B
where deforestation has occurred but is recovering
C
where deforestation has not occurred
D
all of the above
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The first step in deforestation in the Amazon is _______.

A
logging
B
farming
C
ranching
D
road building
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Which of the following is not a consequence of moving from underground mining to surface mining?

A
increased land degradation
B
increased water and air pollution
C
mining collapses
D
changes to the landscape
18

Which of the following readings is used to determine the availability of minerals?

A
radioactivity
B
magnetism
C
gravity
D
all of the above
19

What is wood harvested from Haiti’s forests principally being used for?

A
building material
B
furniture
C
charcoal
D
decoration
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Which of the following is not a long-term effect of mining in the Picher Mining District?

A
increased levels of lead in the bloodstream
B
increased incidents of kidney disease
C
increased levels of particulates in the air
D
increased amounts of vegetation

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