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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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Rainforests around the world are being cleared at an alarming rate to make room for new communities, agriculture, mining, and roads, and to provide lumber for construction and furniture. How might the destruction of rainforests affect the balance of gases in Earth's atmosphere?

A
by increasing carbon dioxide and decreasing oxygen
B
by increasing carbon dioxide and increasing oxygen
C
by decreasing carbon dioxide and increasing oxygen
D
by decreasing carbon dioxideand decreasing oxygen
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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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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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Collaborations between environmental groups and business interests on environmental issues have resulted in successful partnerships.

A
T
B
F
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The United States has the most aggressive programs in place to reduce carbon emissions of any other country.

A
T
B
F
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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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Which human activity is correctly paired with the greenhouse gas that it increases?

A
rice cultivation and water vapor
B
landfilling and carbon dioxide
C
deforestation and methane
D
sewage treatment and nitrous oxide
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The U.S.-Mexico border 2012 program’s goal is to _______.

A
prevent illegal immigration
B
improve transboundary ecosystem health
C
promote joint economic development
D
reintroduce endangered species
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Which of the following statements about energy producing technologies is true?

A
Some currently used energy producing technologies have no disadvantages.
B
Alternatives to nonrenewable energy sources can be as effective.
C
Air pollution is common to all energy producing technologies.
D
Alternatives to nonrenewable energy sources are typically more damaging to the environment.
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Energy producing technologies can positively impact soil fertility.

A
T
B
F
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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 environmental justice policies would the Environmental Protection Agency be least interested in and able to support?

A
fair treatment
B
legal policies
C
social justice
D
corrective justice
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Increased energy efficiency ultimately leads to lower costs.

A
T
B
F
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Conservation efforts have resulted in restoration of some wildlife habitats.

A
T
B
F
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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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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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Which sustainable practice is paired correctly with its impact on the environment?

A
Using bamboo results in an increased use of forest trees.
B
Practicing contour plowing results in a need for more land.
C
Setting irrigation systems to run longer results in a reduction of water use.
D
Building more wind farms results in a reduction of fossil fuel use.
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Environmental degradation is a consequence of previous technological advances.

A
T
B
F
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How can using a combination of policy tools be more efficient than using one exclusively?

A
Using a combination of policy tools assures compliance.
B
Using a combination of policy tools allows for a wider range of coverage.
C
Using a combination of policy tools prevents the use of mandatory policies.
D
All of the above

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