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Which of the following best describes the role of scientific knowledge in society?

A
Advances in scientific knowledge have predictable consequences.
B
Advances in scientific knowledge can be beneficial to society if applied responsibly.
C
Advances in scientific knowledge lead to few changes in society.
D
Society is uninfluenced by advances in scientific knowledge.
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Monitoring environmental parameters can help policy makers determine _______.

A
the level of impact a human activity has on an environment
B
how society feels about the proposed policy changes
C
how frequently a specific environment is used for human activity
D
all of the above
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What is the main goal of the Pacific Region Coastal Program?

A
to end fishing along the Pacific coast
B
restore wetland and forest habitats
C
provide jobs
D
restore damage caused by soil erosion
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Environmental Impact Statements outline the _______.

A
environmental effects of proposed industry actions
B
environmental effects of proposed government agency actions
C
environmental effects of entities in the private sector
D
environmental effects of government and business actions
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Which of the following is not a strategy for improving the long-term health of cities?

A
restoring natural ecosystems
B
reducing pollution and waste
C
increasing automobile use
D
compact and efficient land use
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Which of the following statements about the cap and dividend policy is not true?

A
The number of issued permits under the cap and dividend policy increases year to year.
B
The cap and dividend policy sets a limit on total carbon emissions.
C
The cap and dividend policy works by issuing limit permits.
D
Carbon emissions will likely decrease over time as a result of a cap and dividend policy.
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What is the main function of environmental policy?

A
prevent the use of natural resources
B
reduce human impact on the environment
C
prevent nature from having a harmful effect on humans
D
reduce the use of natural resources
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Environmental policy addresses all of the following issues except _______.

A
air pollution
B
water pollution
C
natural disasters
D
overfishing
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Environmental sociology is concerned with _______.

A
social factors that lead to environmental problems
B
legal issues associated with environmental problems
C
environmental factors that lead to social problems
D
shaping public opinion on environmental issues
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How has the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service positively impacted ecosystems?

A
by regulating private land use
B
by conserving wildlife habitats
C
by banning hunting and fishing
D
all of the above
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Sustainable development and land use planning are most concerned with _______.

A
reducing pollution in large cities
B
improving long-term city health
C
increased use of automobiles
D
economic stability
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Which of the following is a way that science has benefited society?

A
medical advances
B
new energy resources
C
technological advances
D
all of the above
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Why is it important for environmental policy to address pollution concerns?

A
Pollution can have a negative impact on human health.
B
Pollution is damaging to the environment.
C
Pollution can cause a reduction in usable natural resources.
D
All of the above

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