Informed Policy — Unit test

Question 1

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

companies to receive building permits

Question 2

New milestones in environmental policy will most likely deal with long-term issues.

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T

Question 3

The goal of the world resource simulation center is best described as _______.

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determining how to manage global resources for all humanity

Question 4

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

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All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following best explains why deforestation increases the risk of floods in an area?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Tree roots improve soil water retention.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a way that energy producing technologies can impact aquatic viability?

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filtration of pollutants

Question 7

In a food chain, consumers gather energy by _______.

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consuming organisms at a lower trophic level

Question 8

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

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unnatural behavior

Question 9

Which of the following practices will lead to sustainability?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

conservation tillage

Question 10

Natural resources are not required for all energy producing technology.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Informed Policy — Unit test Answers