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Effects of Technology — Unit test Answers

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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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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
4

Energy producing technologies can positively impact soil fertility.

A
T
B
F
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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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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 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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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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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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Freshwater is used principally as drinking water.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following regulations is the primary law regarding water pollution?

A
The Safe Drinking Water Act
B
The Clean Water Act
C
The Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act
D
WaterSense
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Conservation efforts have resulted in restoration of some wildlife habitats.

A
T
B
F
13

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

A
T
B
F
14

Increased energy efficiency ultimately leads to lower costs.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following statements about desalination is true?

A
Desalination is less expensive than water reclamation.
B
Desalination uses large amounts of energy.
C
Desalination is the main process used to provide water for crop irrigation.
D
All of the above
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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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Environmental policy addresses all of the following issues except _______.

A
air pollution
B
water pollution
C
natural disasters
D
overfishing
18

Products that can carry the Energy Star logo include _______.

A
appliances
B
electronics
C
lights
D
all of the above
19

In recent years, the controversy surrounding environmental issues has decreased.

A
T
B
F
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Why is water conservation important?

A
It is important in desert areas because water is scarce, but not in areas with high levels of precipitation.
B
Water conservation is important because people are currently consuming freshwater resources faster than they can be replenished.
C
Water conservation is important because only 10% of Earth’s water sources are usable.
D
All of the above are true.

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