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Greening the Globe — Unit test Answers

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Living on reclaimed land in Mexico City has provided __________.

A
new benefits and new dangers
B
new benefits and no dangers
C
limited opportunities for agriculture
D
few benefits, due to flooding dangers
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Desalination is important to both Dubai and the United Arab Emirates because the process has __________.

A
significantly reduced energy demands
B
provided the majority of freshwater resources
C
significantly reduced pressure on natural resources
D
provided tremendous economic benefits at low costs
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Overpopulation and high population growth rates in Asia will most likely have all of the following effects except __________.

A
decreased pollution
B
increased water scarcity
C
a shortage of arable land
D
increased risk of famine
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Which of the following best defines cultural ecology?

A
the study of cultural ecosystems
B
the study of a culture’s economic dominance
C
the study of the economic influences on a society
D
the study of a society and its natural environment
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Which of the following statements best characterizes the disability-adjusted life year?

A
A measure of the overall burden of disease on a society.
B
A measure of years lost due to premature death or disability.
C
It describes the yearly living conditions of people with disabilities.
D
It describes the yearly effect people with disabilities have on a nation's resources.
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Dubai is challenged by all of the following environmental factors except __________.

A
a warm and dry climate
B
a lack of annual rainfall
C
scarce freshwater resources
D
a lack of valuable natural resources
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Mexico City is an example of how humans alter their environment because it was __________.

A
one of the world’s largest cities
B
built on drained and filled lake beds
C
built after conquest by the Spanish
D
once the capital of the Aztec empire
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Which of the following is generally not an effect of having high rates of infectious disease (like malaria) within a population?

A
high health care costs
B
high infant mortality rates
C
high economic growth rates
D
high absenteeism in the workplace
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Why was Egypt's Abu Simbal temple moved in the 1960s?

A
The temple was threatened by conflict in the region.
B
Lake Nasser was scheduled to flood the valley where the temple was located.
C
Egyptian officials wanted to relocate the temple to increase tourism in Giza.
D
The land was needed for agricultural cultivation.
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Which of the following statements about scientists' views of global warming is true?

A
Nearly all scientists agree that the Earth's temperature is rising, but many disagree about whether humans are responsible, while a small percentage agree that humans are responsible.
B
Nearly all scientists agree that the Earth's temperature is rising and that humans are responsible, while a small percentage do not agree that humans are responsible.
C
Nearly all scientists agree that the Earth's temperature is rising, but most agree that humans are not responsible.
D
There is no consensus among scientists on this issue; they disagree over whether the Earth's temperature is rising.
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The technologies of evaporative cooling and air conditioning have had all of the following consequences in Dubai except __________.

A
population growth
B
reduced energy demands
C
increased energy demands
D
improved transportation of goods
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Canals and aqueducts allow humans to __________.

A
conserve water supplies
B
produce hydroelectricity
C
settle below river level
D
transport people and goods
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Today, one of Mexico City’s greatest technological challenges is __________.

A
arable land
B
sinking land
C
extreme drought
D
population decline
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One of the major motivations for altering the environment in Mexico City was __________.

A
creating arable land
B
reducing population growth
C
providing recreational opportunities
D
reducing dependence on agriculture
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Which of the following is not usually an effect of increased agricultural yields within a society?

A
decreased trade with outside societies
B
a growing population size
C
increased technology and sophistication of settlements
D
the diversification of labor
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Which of the following goals is included in the initiatives created by the United Nations Environment Programme?

A
the reduction of carbon emissions by 80% by 2050
B
the reduction of the population growth rate by 10% by 2050
C
trade embargoes against nations that fail to conserve resources
D
changes that will limit global warming to 1° F by 2050
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What is the most likely reason the Pueblo constructed most of their buildings out of adobe?

A
The architectural style of this type of building was appealing to Pueblo society.
B
The Pueblo typically lived in areas where adobe was more readily available over other building materials.
C
The Pueblo did not have the technology to construct more sophisticated types of buildings.
D
The Pueblo were nomadic, and this type of structure could be transported easily.
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Which of the following is not an environmental factor that influences cultures?

A
climate type
B
traditional religions
C
proximity to water sources
D
geographic barriers

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