Question 1

Much of the solid waste that people throw away goes to landfills. Which of the following is true about landfills?

Accepted Answer

A) In the U.S., they are the third largest source of human-caused methane emissions. 
B) When precipitation percolates through the contents of a landfill, it creates a liquid mixture that carries contaminants to bodies of water. 
C) One way landfills are an ecological threat is that they claim acreage that might otherwise serve as wildlife habitat. 
D) All of these statements are true about landfills. 
A) In the U.S., they are the third largest source of human-caused methane emissions. 
B) When precipitation percolates through the contents of a landfill, it creates a liquid mixture that carries contaminants to bodies of water. 
C) One way landfills are an ecological threat is that they claim acreage that might otherwise serve as wildlife habitat. 
D) All of these statements are true about landfills. D

Question 2

Some people consider nuclear energy to be a ""clean"" source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which of the following is false about the clearing of rainforests for the purpose of meat production?

Accepted Answer

A) When rainforest is cleared, the nutritious soil left behind ensures that the pasture will be productive for several decades. 
B) Tropical deforestation for ranching is reducing the planet's ability to absorb excess CO2 emissions. 
C) About 80% of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest has been cleared for cattle ranching. 
D) Ranchers in South America routinely clear areas of rainforest to create cheap pastureland. 
A) When rainforest is cleared, the nutritious soil left behind ensures that the pasture will be productive for several decades. 
B) Tropical deforestation for ranching is reducing the planet's ability to absorb excess CO2 emissions. 
C) About 80% of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest has been cleared for cattle ranching. 
D) Ranchers in South America routinely clear areas of rainforest to create cheap pastureland. A

Question 4

Meat consumption is expected to

Accepted Answer

A) decline worldwide in the next few decades. 
B) stay fairly steady worldwide in the next few decades. 
C) increase most dramatically in China and India in the next few decades. 
D) increase only in the industrialized West in the next few decades. 
A) decline worldwide in the next few decades. 
B) stay fairly steady worldwide in the next few decades. 
C) increase most dramatically in China and India in the next few decades. 
D) increase only in the industrialized West in the next few decades.

Question 5

If the world's groundwater sources become contaminated, bottled water will be a safe alternative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The United States produces about _____ of the global total of solid waste.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.05 
B) 0.1 
C) 0.2 
D) 0.3 
A) 0.05 
B) 0.1 
C) 0.2 
D) 0.3

Question 7

Survey data suggest that _________ of Americans believe global warming is happening.

Accepted Answer

A) only a small portion 
B) one-third 
C) half 
D) two-thirds 
A) only a small portion 
B) one-third 
C) half 
D) two-thirds

Question 8

Many practices fundamental to industrialized society are unsustainable in the long run.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In high income regions of the world, about _________ % of meat is wasted.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.07 
B) 0.27 
C) 0.47 
D) 0.67 
A) 0.07 
B) 0.27 
C) 0.47 
D) 0.67

Question 10

How has the rate of material consumption in the industrialized world changed during the past century?

Accepted Answer

A) It has increased dramatically. 
B) It has increased a little bit. 
C) It has remained steady. 
D) It has decreased dramatically. 
A) It has increased dramatically. 
B) It has increased a little bit. 
C) It has remained steady. 
D) It has decreased dramatically.

Question 11

What happens when a coal impoundment pond fails (i.e., has a spill)?

Accepted Answer

A) The toxic slurry surges into nearby waterways. 
B) The drinking water of nearby wild animals is threatened, but the drinking water of nearby humans is safe. 
C) We don't know, because so far none have failed. 
D) It creates an unsightly mess on the landscape, but the spill is not dangerous to humans or other animals. 
A) The toxic slurry surges into nearby waterways. 
B) The drinking water of nearby wild animals is threatened, but the drinking water of nearby humans is safe. 
C) We don't know, because so far none have failed. 
D) It creates an unsightly mess on the landscape, but the spill is not dangerous to humans or other animals.

Question 12

The primary energy source in the U.S. is petroleum (oil)

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is not an example of household hazardous waste?

Accepted Answer

A) household cleaners 
B) batteries 
C) compact flourescent lightbulbs 
D) spoiled, moldy, or rotten food 
A) household cleaners 
B) batteries 
C) compact flourescent lightbulbs 
D) spoiled, moldy, or rotten food

Question 14

The phrase "environmental problems" is misleading in that_____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The phrase "environmental problems" is misleading in...

Question 15

As a group, people living in the United States have the largest ecological footprint in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Plastic microbeads, found in many facial and body scrubs, pose an ecological hazard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Instead of pouring hazardous wastes (e.g., paint, motor oil) down household drains, people should wash them into storm sewers on the street.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the ""ecological footprint""?

Accepted Answer

The "ecological footprint" is a measure

Question 19

Describe how population relates to environmental sustainability.

Accepted Answer

Population plays a significant role in d

Question 20

Given that we all have to eat, how can people reduce their food footprint?

Accepted Answer

A) Eat locally grown food. 
B) Eat food that is in season. 
C) Eat food that was minimally processed. 
D) All of the above are ways people can reduce their food footprint. 
A) Eat locally grown food. 
B) Eat food that is in season. 
C) Eat food that was minimally processed. 
D) All of the above are ways people can reduce their food footprint.

Much of the solid waste that people throw away goes to landfills. Which of the following is true about landfills?

Some people consider nuclear energy to be a ""clean"" source.

Which of the following is false about the clearing of rainforests for the purpose of meat production?

Meat consumption is expected to

If the world's groundwater sources become contaminated, bottled water will be a safe alternative.

The United States produces about _____ of the global total of solid waste.

Survey data suggest that _________ of Americans believe global warming is happening.

Many practices fundamental to industrialized society are unsustainable in the long run.

In high income regions of the world, about _________ % of meat is wasted.

How has the rate of material consumption in the industrialized world changed during the past century?

What happens when a coal impoundment pond fails (i.e., has a spill)?

The primary energy source in the U.S. is petroleum (oil)

Which of the following is not an example of household hazardous waste?

The phrase "environmental problems" is misleading in that_____________.

As a group, people living in the United States have the largest ecological footprint in the world.

Plastic microbeads, found in many facial and body scrubs, pose an ecological hazard.

Instead of pouring hazardous wastes (e.g., paint, motor oil) down household drains, people should wash them into storm sewers on the street.

What is the ""ecological footprint""?

Describe how population relates to environmental sustainability.

Given that we all have to eat, how can people reduce their food footprint?

How Did We Get Here Power, Privilege, and a Paradigm Problem

Where Do We Go From Here Applying an Ecological Worldview

Psychology Can Help Save the Planet

The Power of the Unsustainable Situation

Its Not Easy Thinking Green

Putting the I in Environment

To Be Green or Not to Be Green Its a Question of Motivation

Making Ourselves Sick

Healing the Split Between Planet and Self

When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Together

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Exam 1: What on Earth Are We Doing

Much of the solid waste that people throw away goes to landfills. Which of the following is true about landfills?

Some people consider nuclear energy to be a ""clean"" source.

Which of the following is false about the clearing of rainforests for the purpose of meat production?

Meat consumption is expected to

If the world's groundwater sources become contaminated, bottled water will be a safe alternative.

The United States produces about _____ of the global total of solid waste.

Survey data suggest that _________ of Americans believe global warming is happening.

Many practices fundamental to industrialized society are unsustainable in the long run.

In high income regions of the world, about _________ % of meat is wasted.

How has the rate of material consumption in the industrialized world changed during the past century?

What happens when a coal impoundment pond fails (i.e., has a spill)?

The primary energy source in the U.S. is petroleum (oil)

Which of the following is not an example of household hazardous waste?

The phrase "environmental problems" is misleading in that_____________.

As a group, people living in the United States have the largest ecological footprint in the world.

Plastic microbeads, found in many facial and body scrubs, pose an ecological hazard.

Instead of pouring hazardous wastes (e.g., paint, motor oil) down household drains, people should wash them into storm sewers on the street.

What is the ""ecological footprint""?

Describe how population relates to environmental sustainability.

Given that we all have to eat, how can people reduce their food footprint?

How Did We Get Here Power, Privilege, and a Paradigm Problem

Where Do We Go From Here Applying an Ecological Worldview

Psychology Can Help Save the Planet

The Power of the Unsustainable Situation

Its Not Easy Thinking Green

Putting the I in Environment

To Be Green or Not to Be Green Its a Question of Motivation

Making Ourselves Sick

Healing the Split Between Planet and Self

When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Together

Filters