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Governments and Business — Unit test Answers

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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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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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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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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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Large-scale environmental catastrophes _______.

A
result from human activities
B
have a negative impact on ecosystems
C
affect a variety of environmental factors
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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Increased energy efficiency ultimately leads to lower costs.

A
T
B
F
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Renewable resources can be used without worry about consequences to the environment.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following statements about the effects of agricultural techniques on the environment is true?

A
Fertilizer used for agriculture can enter bodies of water, causing eventual oxygen depletion.
B
Pesticides and herbicides are potentially harmful to bodies of water only before they degrade.
C
Agricultural practices have limited impact on the surrounding environment.
D
Tillage is an important agricultural practice that has no known environmental impact.
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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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How is an ecological footprint determined?

A
An ecological footprint is determined by measuring the average amount of land and water that a person in a region uses.
B
An ecological footprint is determined by measuring carbon dioxide emissions for a given region.
C
An ecological footprint is determined by measuring the rate of water use.
D
An ecological footprint is determined by measuring the amount of waste generated in a given region.
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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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Conservation efforts have resulted in restoration of some wildlife habitats.

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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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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How can recycling materials lead to environmental sustainability?

A
Recycling materials helps decrease the amount of new materials taken from the environment.
B
Recycling materials helps increase the rate of carbon sequestration.
C
By recycling materials, the amount of biomass available for energy purposes is increased.
D
All of the above
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The cap and dividend policy works by _______.

A
ending industrial carbon emissions immediately
B
reducing carbon emissions over time through the use of permits
C
reducing carbon emissions by rewarding industry for better practices
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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Which of the following disciplines is(are) encompassed by land use planning?

A
urban planning
B
architecture
C
transportation planning
D
all of the above
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How is the world population projected to change in the next few decades?

A
It is projected to level off.
B
It is projected to decrease steadily.
C
It is projected to increase steadily.
D
It is projected to double within 5 years.

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