Question 1

Carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere 1,000 years ago were higher than they are now.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The most common strategy for solid waste disposal in the U.S.is

Accepted Answer

A)  incineration. 
B)  recycling. 
C)  burial at sea. 
D)  reuse in another process. 
E)  burial in a sanitary landfill. 
A)  incineration. 
B)  recycling. 
C)  burial at sea. 
D)  reuse in another process. 
E)  burial in a sanitary landfill.

Question 3

Figure 14.2.2  
-China has relatively large proven reserves of

Accepted Answer

A)  coal. 
B)  petroleum. 
C)  natural gas. 
D)  tar sandstone. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  coal. 
B)  petroleum. 
C)  natural gas. 
D)  tar sandstone. 
E)  all of the above

Question 4

Pollution without a central source of origin is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  air pollution. 
B)  regional-scale pollution. 
C)  water pollution. 
D)  nonpoint-source pollution. 
E)  a renewable resource. 
A)  air pollution. 
B)  regional-scale pollution. 
C)  water pollution. 
D)  nonpoint-source pollution. 
E)  a renewable resource.

Question 5

Which group consumes one-fifth of the world's energy,while only making up one-twentieth of Earth's population?

Accepted Answer

A)  Americans 
B)  Chinese 
C)  Indians 
D)  Europeans 
E)  Russians 
A)  Americans 
B)  Chinese 
C)  Indians 
D)  Europeans 
E)  Russians

Question 6

Figure 14.2.2  
-The United States has relatively large proven reserves of

Accepted Answer

A)  coal. 
B)  petroleum. 
C)  natural gas. 
D)  tar sandstone. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  coal. 
B)  petroleum. 
C)  natural gas. 
D)  tar sandstone. 
E)  all of the above

Question 7

Steel and chemical industries are major water polluters primarily because they

Accepted Answer

A)  are major users of municipal sewage systems. 
B)  release runoffs of pesticides. 
C)  generate large amounts of wastewater. 
D)  require small amounts of water in the manufacturing process. 
E)  generate superheated steam. 
A)  are major users of municipal sewage systems. 
B)  release runoffs of pesticides. 
C)  generate large amounts of wastewater. 
D)  require small amounts of water in the manufacturing process. 
E)  generate superheated steam.

Question 8

The power source with the lowest environmental impact is

Accepted Answer

A)  hydroelectric. 
B)  nuclear. 
C)  solar. 
D)  wind. 
A)  hydroelectric. 
B)  nuclear. 
C)  solar. 
D)  wind.

Question 9

The United States,Russia,and China account for roughly two-thirds of the world's coal reserves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A substance in the physical environment that has value to human beings is

Accepted Answer

A)  energy. 
B)  a reserve. 
C)  a resource. 
D)  power. 
E)  a mineral. 
A)  energy. 
B)  a reserve. 
C)  a resource. 
D)  power. 
E)  a mineral.

Question 11

Figure 14.2.2  
-Fossil fuels are

Accepted Answer

A)  finite resources. 
B)  unevenly distributed around the world. 
C)  plants and animals buried millions of years ago. 
D)  both finite resources and buried plants and animals. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  finite resources. 
B)  unevenly distributed around the world. 
C)  plants and animals buried millions of years ago. 
D)  both finite resources and buried plants and animals. 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 12

Figure 14.9.2: Pollution Compared to a Country's Wealth  
-The World Wildlife Federation claims the world surpassed its sustainable level around

Accepted Answer

A)  1960. 
B)  1970. 
C)  1980. 
D)  1990. 
E)  2000. 
A)  1960. 
B)  1970. 
C)  1980. 
D)  1990. 
E)  2000.

Question 13

A condition in which sunlight causes hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides to react in the atmosphere produces

Accepted Answer

A)  acid deposition. 
B)  chlorofluorocarbon. 
C)  greenhouse effect. 
D)  photochemical smog. 
E)  ammonia. 
A)  acid deposition. 
B)  chlorofluorocarbon. 
C)  greenhouse effect. 
D)  photochemical smog. 
E)  ammonia.

Question 14

Figure 14.2.2  
-The global energy issue derives in part from the fact that fossil fuels

Accepted Answer

A)  are distributed uniformly across Earth. 
B)  are renewable energy sources. 
C)  were formed in the far distant past. 
D)  have an infinite supply. 
E)  are too easily contaminated. 
A)  are distributed uniformly across Earth. 
B)  are renewable energy sources. 
C)  were formed in the far distant past. 
D)  have an infinite supply. 
E)  are too easily contaminated.

Question 15

In contrast to air and water pollution,solid waste pollution is reduced through

Accepted Answer

A)  burning residuals. 
B)  constructing landfills. 
C)  concentrating rather than dispersing waste. 
D)  reducing damage to the Earth's ozone layer. 
E)  dispersing rather than concentrating waste. 
A)  burning residuals. 
B)  constructing landfills. 
C)  concentrating rather than dispersing waste. 
D)  reducing damage to the Earth's ozone layer. 
E)  dispersing rather than concentrating waste.

Question 16

The main source of electricity varies widely by state in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of mineral resources?

Accepted Answer

A)  Metals are not mineral resources. 
B)  They are found everywhere on Earth that rocks are found. 
C)  They are renewable. 
D)  Metallic minerals make up the bulk of mineral resources by weight. 
E)  They can be metallic or nonmetallic. 
A)  Metals are not mineral resources. 
B)  They are found everywhere on Earth that rocks are found. 
C)  They are renewable. 
D)  Metallic minerals make up the bulk of mineral resources by weight. 
E)  They can be metallic or nonmetallic.

Question 18

Describe the potential for solar and wind power.

Accepted Answer

The potential for solar and wind power i

Question 19

Figure 14.7.4  
-This figure represents

Accepted Answer

A)  hydroelectric potential. 
B)  wind power potential. 
C)  solar power generation. 
D)  nuclear power generation. 
E)  solar power potential. 
A)  hydroelectric potential. 
B)  wind power potential. 
C)  solar power generation. 
D)  nuclear power generation. 
E)  solar power potential.

Question 20

Wind power potential varies by location in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere 1,000 years ago were higher than they are now.

The most common strategy for solid waste disposal in the U.S.is

Figure 14.2.2 -China has relatively large proven reserves of

Pollution without a central source of origin is termed

Which group consumes one-fifth of the world's energy,while only making up one-twentieth of Earth's population?

Figure 14.2.2 -The United States has relatively large proven reserves of

Steel and chemical industries are major water polluters primarily because they

The power source with the lowest environmental impact is

The United States,Russia,and China account for roughly two-thirds of the world's coal reserves.

A substance in the physical environment that has value to human beings is

Figure 14.2.2 -Fossil fuels are

Figure 14.9.2: Pollution Compared to a Country's Wealth -The World Wildlife Federation claims the world surpassed its sustainable level around

A condition in which sunlight causes hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides to react in the atmosphere produces

Figure 14.2.2 -The global energy issue derives in part from the fact that fossil fuels

In contrast to air and water pollution,solid waste pollution is reduced through

The main source of electricity varies widely by state in the U.S.

Which of the following statements is true of mineral resources?

Describe the potential for solar and wind power.

Figure 14.7.4 -This figure represents

Wind power potential varies by location in the United States.

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Exam 14: Resource Issues

Carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere 1,000 years ago were higher than they are now.

The most common strategy for solid waste disposal in the U.S.is

Figure 14.2.2 -China has relatively large proven reserves of

Pollution without a central source of origin is termed

Which group consumes one-fifth of the world's energy,while only making up one-twentieth of Earth's population?

Figure 14.2.2 -The United States has relatively large proven reserves of

Steel and chemical industries are major water polluters primarily because they

The power source with the lowest environmental impact is

The United States,Russia,and China account for roughly two-thirds of the world's coal reserves.

A substance in the physical environment that has value to human beings is

Figure 14.2.2 -Fossil fuels are

Figure 14.9.2: Pollution Compared to a Country's Wealth -The World Wildlife Federation claims the world surpassed its sustainable level around

A condition in which sunlight causes hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides to react in the atmosphere produces

Figure 14.2.2 -The global energy issue derives in part from the fact that fossil fuels

In contrast to air and water pollution,solid waste pollution is reduced through

The main source of electricity varies widely by state in the U.S.

Which of the following statements is true of mineral resources?

Describe the potential for solar and wind power.

Figure 14.7.4 -This figure represents

Wind power potential varies by location in the United States.

Thinking Geographically

Population

Migration

Folk and Popular Culture

Language

Religion

Ethnicity

Political Geography

Development

Food and Agriculture

Industry

Services and Settlements

Urban Patterns

Filters