Exam 8: Researching Environmental Problems

The availability of automobiles in the United States and Cuba leads to different approaches towards reusing cars.

______ refers to how consumers view current products as outdated when new ones come out even if the current product is still perfectly useful.

The higher concentration of greenhouse gasses in the earth's atmosphere contributes to global climate change.

Before the late 1970s, there were no regulations regarding the disposal of solid waste in the United States.

Which statement is a valid criticism of nuclear energy?

Explain the link between the built environment and the natural environment.

______ refers to the business practice of designing products to retain their worth for only a short time.

Patricia enjoys hiking and camping. At her new school she sought out friends who had accessories and clothing related to the top brands for outdoors gear and camping equipment. Patricia was surprised to learn that her peers wearing the brands associated with outdoor activities did not actually know how to camp. Patricia thought that the items her peers owned reflected something about who they might be due to the widespread idea of ______.

Which statement accurately explains consumer expectations?

Which social factor encourages monoculture in farming?

Which energy source benefits from the most government aid and subsidization?

In the 1990s, renewable energy replaced fossil fuels are the primary source of energy for the United States.

How does planned obsolescence benefit corporations? Provide an example.

As the production cost of goods decreases ______.

Where is a majority of e-waste stored and disposed?

The term ______ is a more accurate description of higher temperatures and disruptive weather events than the older term ______.

Perceived obsolescence differs from planned obsolescence because perceived obsolescence ______.

What is conspicuous consumption? Provide an example.

Professor Pierce has a student that is worried about the negative impacts of climate change. The student feels hopeless. Professor Pierce explains the proposal of stabilization wedges. Which features of the stabilization wedges plan can provide comfort to Professor Pierce's student?

Large forests can help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.