AnswersFL-2001340-Environmental Science Sem 2Governments and Business

Governments and Business — Unit test Answers

15 verified answers3 views
1
Free Preview

How has increased energy use associated with scientific advancements affected society?

A
It has led to an increase of the concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide.
B
It has led to an increase in hazardous wastes from mining operations.
C
It has led to global climate changes.
D
All of the above
2
Free Preview

Which of the following is a negative consequence of the application of scientific knowledge?

A
industrial pollution
B
increased life expectancy
C
technological developments
D
new energy sources
3

Which of the following is not a factor that impacts the stability of a society?

A
population size
B
resource availability
C
management practices
D
available money
4

Which of the following environmental protection issues is a direct result of human involvement?

A
pollution
B
invasive species
C
biodiversity loss
D
all of the above
5

Which of the following is a societal benefit to the application of biotechnology?

A
increased crop production
B
development of resistant microorganisms
C
increased crop management
D
creation of new organisms
6

Which of the following represents a way that animals in a zoo are influenced by their environment?

A
increased natural instincts
B
decreased aggression
C
unnatural behavior
D
increased appetite
7

Which of the following statements about government sanctioned activities to restore ecosystems is true?

A
Government sanctioned activities to restore ecosystems are not effective.
B
Government sanctioned activities to restore ecosystems completely counteract the negative effects of human activity.
C
Government sanctioned activities have been effective in helping to restore ecosystems, but do not replace prevention efforts.
D
None of the above
8

In a food chain, consumers gather energy by _______.

A
consuming organisms at a lower trophic level
B
consuming organisms at a higher trophic level
C
decomposing dead organic matter
D
absorbing sunlight directly
9

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
10

Environmental impact assessments are required by law in order for _______.

A
states to generate needed revenue
B
companies to receive building permits
C
environmental damage to be mitigated
D
none of the above
11

Which of the following is a result of government attempts to increase energy efficiency?

A
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
B
Alliance to Save Energy
C
Energy Star
D
All of the above
12

Which of the following is not a contributing factor to environmental policy decisions?

A
human health
B
availability of natural resources
C
environmental health
D
none of the above
13

Which of the following is a way that human modification of limiting factors causes unbalance in ecosystems?

A
habitat loss
B
pollution
C
climate changes
D
all of the above
14

Conservation efforts have been effective in _______.

A
increasing the number of endangered species
B
reducing all the negative impacts of human activity
C
preserving wildlife habitats
D
all of the above
15

Explain why the definition of a quality life is highly individualized.

Answer:

While there are many elements that might be considered important for a quality life, the ultimate determination of what defines a quality life is a personal judgement based on individual experiences and values. People in different socioeconomic situations will value different things; a homeless person will likely value shelter and food higher than convenience and luxury. Different experiences and relationships will result in different priorities.

16

Which of the following environmental protection issues is a direct result of human involvement?

A
pollution
B
invasive species
C
biodiversity loss
D
all of the above
17

Environmental impact assessments are required by law in order for _______.

A
states to generate needed revenue
B
companies to receive building permits
C
environmental damage to be mitigated
D
none of the above
18

Which of the following is a result of government attempts to increase energy efficiency?

A
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
B
Alliance to Save Energy
C
Energy Star
D
All of the above
19

Which of the following is a societal benefit to the application of biotechnology?

A
increased crop production
B
development of resistant microorganisms
C
increased crop management
D
creation of new organisms
20

Which of the following is a way that human modification of limiting factors causes unbalance in ecosystems?

A
habitat loss
B
pollution
C
climate changes
D
all of the above

Did you find these answers helpful?

More from this Course

Quiz
15 verified answers

Unit Test

Quiz
21 verified answers

Unit Test

Quiz
24 verified answers

Unit Test