Question 1

​People are contaminating the water supply faster than it can cleanse itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

​Summarize the theory of demographic transition.

Accepted Answer

The theory of demographic transition: Th

Question 3

Discuss the issue of international terrorism in the context of rapid population growth.

Accepted Answer

Rapid population growth is a factor that

Question 4

​​Rapid population growth is a factor that contributes to civil unrest, violence, and international strife.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true of acid rain?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is reducing the number of plant nutrients in the ground, thereby making soil less fertile. 
B)  It is created when sulfur and nitrogen oxides, emitted from automobiles and industrial plants, combine with moisture in the air to form sulfuric and nitric acids. 
C)  It has been estimated that 5,000 lakes in the United States and Canada are now polluted by acid rain. 
D)  It has damaged timber and may eventually start affecting synthetic structures, including classic architecture and sculptures. 
A)  It is reducing the number of plant nutrients in the ground, thereby making soil less fertile. 
B)  It is created when sulfur and nitrogen oxides, emitted from automobiles and industrial plants, combine with moisture in the air to form sulfuric and nitric acids. 
C)  It has been estimated that 5,000 lakes in the United States and Canada are now polluted by acid rain. 
D)  It has damaged timber and may eventually start affecting synthetic structures, including classic architecture and sculptures.

Question 6

Family planning refers to the deliberate regulation of the size of the population by society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

​The theory of demographic transition maintains that:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​preindustrial agricultural societies experience a population explosion. 
B)  developing societies that are beginning to industrialize have both low birthrates and low death rates. 
C)  developed industrial societies have a stable population size. 
A)  ​preindustrial agricultural societies experience a population explosion. 
B)  developing societies that are beginning to industrialize have both low birthrates and low death rates. 
C)  developed industrial societies have a stable population size.

Question 8

Which of the following is a disadvantage of wind power?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​It pollutes the air. 
B)  ​It is a nonrenewable source of energy. 
C)  ​Wind turbines kill birds when they fly into the blades. 
D)  ​Wind turbines are very expensive and hence are used by few countries. 
A)  ​It pollutes the air. 
B)  ​It is a nonrenewable source of energy. 
C)  ​Wind turbines kill birds when they fly into the blades. 
D)  ​Wind turbines are very expensive and hence are used by few countries.

Question 9

Identify a true statement about chronic lead poisoning.

Accepted Answer

A)  It results in excessive hunger and weight gain. 
B)  ​It leads to fatal consequences only for adults of age 20-60. 
C)  It causes lesions of the gastrointestinal tract. 
A)  It results in excessive hunger and weight gain. 
B)  ​It leads to fatal consequences only for adults of age 20-60. 
C)  It causes lesions of the gastrointestinal tract.

Question 10

​It took all of human history until 1850 for the world's population to reach 1 billion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

​The danger of epidemics is always high in overpopulated areas where people are malnourished.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

​_____ is the process of creating fissures in underground formations to allow natural gas and petroleum to flow.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Hydrothermal synthesis 
B)  Biomagnification 
C)  ​Transpiration 
D)  ​Hydraulic fracking 
A)  ​Hydrothermal synthesis 
B)  Biomagnification 
C)  ​Transpiration 
D)  ​Hydraulic fracking

Question 13

​In the context of social work and family planning, all of the following statements are true except that:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​most of the undergraduate and graduate social work programs offer family planning courses. 
B)  ​school social workers have become increasingly involved in family planning activities in connection with sex education for sexually active teenagers. 
C)  in almost every social service agency, social workers come in contact with clients who want and need family planning information. 
D)  ​many roles in family planning are well suited for social workers. 
A)  ​most of the undergraduate and graduate social work programs offer family planning courses. 
B)  ​school social workers have become increasingly involved in family planning activities in connection with sex education for sexually active teenagers. 
C)  in almost every social service agency, social workers come in contact with clients who want and need family planning information. 
D)  ​many roles in family planning are well suited for social workers.

Question 14

​List the measures suggested by Bernard Berelson to control population in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Bernard Berelson compiled a list of prop

Question 15

​Acid rain is a threat to buildings and human-made structures, but it does not harm living organisms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The population crisis in the world today is due to families having more children than they did in the past.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe the causes and effects of water pollution.

Accepted Answer

More than two-thirds of the earth's surf

Question 18

​Many developing nations do not even have the funds to provide adequate food for their people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

​Numerous studies have found that animals react positively to overcrowding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

​In the context of the abortion controversy in the United States, list any five arguments in favor of legal abortion.

Accepted Answer

Students' answers will vary.
Some of the

People are contaminating the water supply faster than it can cleanse itself.

Summarize the theory of demographic transition.

Discuss the issue of international terrorism in the context of rapid population growth.

Rapid population growth is a factor that contributes to civil unrest, violence, and international strife.

Which of the following is NOT true of acid rain?

Family planning refers to the deliberate regulation of the size of the population by society.

The theory of demographic transition maintains that:

Which of the following is a disadvantage of wind power?

Identify a true statement about chronic lead poisoning.

It took all of human history until 1850 for the world's population to reach 1 billion.

The danger of epidemics is always high in overpopulated areas where people are malnourished.

_____ is the process of creating fissures in underground formations to allow natural gas and petroleum to flow.

In the context of social work and family planning, all of the following statements are true except that:

List the measures suggested by Bernard Berelson to control population in the United States.

Acid rain is a threat to buildings and human-made structures, but it does not harm living organisms.

The population crisis in the world today is due to families having more children than they did in the past.

Describe the causes and effects of water pollution.

Many developing nations do not even have the funds to provide adequate food for their people.

Numerous studies have found that animals react positively to overcrowding.

In the context of the abortion controversy in the United States, list any five arguments in favor of legal abortion.

Social Welfare: Its Business, History, and Future

Social Work As a Profession and a Career

Generalist Social Work Practice

Poverty and Public Welfare

Emotionalbehavioral Problems and Counseling

Family Problems and Services to Families

Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Services to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexu

Drug Abuse and Drug Treatment Programs

Crime, Juvenile Delinquency, and Correctional Services

Problems in Education and School Social Work

Work-Related Problems and Social Work in the Workplace

Racism, Ethnocentrism, and Strategies for Advancing Social and Economic Justice

Sexism and Efforts for Achieving Equality

Aging and Gerontological Services

Health Problems and Medical Social Services

Physical and Mental Disabilities and Rehabilitation

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Exam 17: Overpopulation, Misuse of the Environment, and Family Planning

​People are contaminating the water supply faster than it can cleanse itself.

​Summarize the theory of demographic transition.

Discuss the issue of international terrorism in the context of rapid population growth.

​​Rapid population growth is a factor that contributes to civil unrest, violence, and international strife.

Which of the following is NOT true of acid rain?

Family planning refers to the deliberate regulation of the size of the population by society.

​The theory of demographic transition maintains that:

Which of the following is a disadvantage of wind power?

Identify a true statement about chronic lead poisoning.

​It took all of human history until 1850 for the world's population to reach 1 billion.

​The danger of epidemics is always high in overpopulated areas where people are malnourished.

​_____ is the process of creating fissures in underground formations to allow natural gas and petroleum to flow.

​In the context of social work and family planning, all of the following statements are true except that:

​List the measures suggested by Bernard Berelson to control population in the United States.

​Acid rain is a threat to buildings and human-made structures, but it does not harm living organisms.

The population crisis in the world today is due to families having more children than they did in the past.

Describe the causes and effects of water pollution.

​Many developing nations do not even have the funds to provide adequate food for their people.

​Numerous studies have found that animals react positively to overcrowding.

​In the context of the abortion controversy in the United States, list any five arguments in favor of legal abortion.

Social Welfare: Its Business, History, and Future

Social Work As a Profession and a Career

Generalist Social Work Practice

Poverty and Public Welfare

Emotionalbehavioral Problems and Counseling

Family Problems and Services to Families

Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Services to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexu

Drug Abuse and Drug Treatment Programs

Crime, Juvenile Delinquency, and Correctional Services

Problems in Education and School Social Work

Work-Related Problems and Social Work in the Workplace

Racism, Ethnocentrism, and Strategies for Advancing Social and Economic Justice

Sexism and Efforts for Achieving Equality

Aging and Gerontological Services

Health Problems and Medical Social Services

Physical and Mental Disabilities and Rehabilitation

Filters

People are contaminating the water supply faster than it can cleanse itself.

Summarize the theory of demographic transition.

Rapid population growth is a factor that contributes to civil unrest, violence, and international strife.

The theory of demographic transition maintains that:

It took all of human history until 1850 for the world's population to reach 1 billion.

The danger of epidemics is always high in overpopulated areas where people are malnourished.

_____ is the process of creating fissures in underground formations to allow natural gas and petroleum to flow.

In the context of social work and family planning, all of the following statements are true except that:

List the measures suggested by Bernard Berelson to control population in the United States.

Acid rain is a threat to buildings and human-made structures, but it does not harm living organisms.

Many developing nations do not even have the funds to provide adequate food for their people.

Numerous studies have found that animals react positively to overcrowding.

In the context of the abortion controversy in the United States, list any five arguments in favor of legal abortion.