Question 1

The United Nations concept of sustainable development links what three goals?

Accepted Answer

environmental protec

Question 2

Developed countries have primarily converted from biomass fuel to

Accepted Answer

A)  solar energy. 
B)  fossil fuels. 
C)  wind energy. 
D)  renewable energy. 
E)  animate power. 
A)  solar energy. 
B)  fossil fuels. 
C)  wind energy. 
D)  renewable energy. 
E)  animate power.

Question 3

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 4

What do Canada and Brazil have in common in terms of national energy sources?

Accepted Answer

A)  very large percentage of power generated by wind 
B)  very large percentage of power generated by hydroelectric 
C)  declining energy needs 
D)  very evenly mixed between fossil fuels and alternative energy sources 
E)  mostly fossil fuels 
A)  very large percentage of power generated by wind 
B)  very large percentage of power generated by hydroelectric 
C)  declining energy needs 
D)  very evenly mixed between fossil fuels and alternative energy sources 
E)  mostly fossil fuels

Question 5

The disappearance of the Aral Sea is attributed to

Accepted Answer

A)  the diversion of water for irrigation. 
B)  natural variations in rainfall and temperature. 
C)  human-induced variations in rainfall and temperature from global climate change. 
D)  increased runoff from the sea. 
E)  point-source pollution from nuclear power plants. 
A)  the diversion of water for irrigation. 
B)  natural variations in rainfall and temperature. 
C)  human-induced variations in rainfall and temperature from global climate change. 
D)  increased runoff from the sea. 
E)  point-source pollution from nuclear power plants.

Question 6

Hazardous waste is especially problematic because disposal

Accepted Answer

A)  may pollute air or water resources. 
B)  is performed at the global scale. 
C)  is easily done at sanitary landfills. 
D)  is impossible. 
E)  is too costly for most industries to afford. 
A)  may pollute air or water resources. 
B)  is performed at the global scale. 
C)  is easily done at sanitary landfills. 
D)  is impossible. 
E)  is too costly for most industries to afford.

Question 7

What are the three main fossil fuels?

Accepted Answer

petroleum;

Question 8

What is the primary difference on how we dispose of solid,liquid,and gas waste?

Accepted Answer

A)  Solid waste disposal is unique in that it is concentrated and buried in landfills. 
B)  Liquid and gas are put in special containers before they are buried in landfills. 
C)  Liquids and gases are always made chemically inert before release into the environment. 
D)  Landfills for liquids are put in special liquid-containing landfills, and gas is released into the atmosphere. 
E)  Gas and liquid wastes are converted to a solid and then mixed with the solid waste. 
A)  Solid waste disposal is unique in that it is concentrated and buried in landfills. 
B)  Liquid and gas are put in special containers before they are buried in landfills. 
C)  Liquids and gases are always made chemically inert before release into the environment. 
D)  Landfills for liquids are put in special liquid-containing landfills, and gas is released into the atmosphere. 
E)  Gas and liquid wastes are converted to a solid and then mixed with the solid waste.

Question 9

The U.S.Department of Energy predicts that in 2040 the average American will use ________ energy as compared to today.This is primarily due to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  less; global warming 
B)  less; more energy-efficient appliances, homes, and vehicles, and migration to warmer areas 
C)  less; shorter commute distances and more energy-efficient buildings 
D)  more; larger homes 
E)  less; more people working from home 
A)  less; global warming 
B)  less; more energy-efficient appliances, homes, and vehicles, and migration to warmer areas 
C)  less; shorter commute distances and more energy-efficient buildings 
D)  more; larger homes 
E)  less; more people working from home

Question 10

Which of the following technologies has seen the lowest use in the U.S.so far for passenger vehicles?

Accepted Answer

A)  hydrogen fuel cell 
B)  ethanol 
C)  hybrid 
D)  electric 
E)  diesel 
A)  hydrogen fuel cell 
B)  ethanol 
C)  hybrid 
D)  electric 
E)  diesel

Question 11

Figure 14.1.2: U.S. Energy Sources  
-The energy resource shown in this figure to have most decreased in use is

Accepted Answer

A)  nuclear power. 
B)  wood. 
C)  petroleum. 
D)  coal. 
E)  natural gas. 
A)  nuclear power. 
B)  wood. 
C)  petroleum. 
D)  coal. 
E)  natural gas.

Question 12

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 13

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 14

Preservation is

Accepted Answer

A)  the sustainable use and management of natural resources. 
B)  maintenance of resources in their present condition. 
C)  invention and diffusion of new agricultural practices. 
D)  breeding programs to rebuild endangered species. 
E)  recycling natural resources. 
A)  the sustainable use and management of natural resources. 
B)  maintenance of resources in their present condition. 
C)  invention and diffusion of new agricultural practices. 
D)  breeding programs to rebuild endangered species. 
E)  recycling natural resources.

Question 15

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 16

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 17

Saudi Arabia 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 18

Most sources of energy today are

Accepted Answer

A)  fossil fuels. 
B)  wind powered. 
C)  based on coal and coal derivatives. 
D)  from the developed world. 
E)  renewable. 
A)  fossil fuels. 
B)  wind powered. 
C)  based on coal and coal derivatives. 
D)  from the developed world. 
E)  renewable.

Question 19

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 20

Which of the following is a pollutant at the local scale?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon dioxide 
B)  carbon monoxide 
C)  acid precipitation 
D)  sulfur oxides 
E)  chlorofluorocarbons 
A)  carbon dioxide 
B)  carbon monoxide 
C)  acid precipitation 
D)  sulfur oxides 
E)  chlorofluorocarbons

The United Nations concept of sustainable development links what three goals?

Developed countries have primarily converted from biomass fuel to

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

What do Canada and Brazil have in common in terms of national energy sources?

The disappearance of the Aral Sea is attributed to

Hazardous waste is especially problematic because disposal

What are the three main fossil fuels?

What is the primary difference on how we dispose of solid,liquid,and gas waste?

The U.S.Department of Energy predicts that in 2040 the average American will use energy as compared to today.This is primarily due to .

Which of the following technologies has seen the lowest use in the U.S.so far for passenger vehicles?

Figure 14.1.2: U.S. Energy Sources -The energy resource shown in this figure to have most decreased in use is

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

Steel and chemical industries are major water polluters primarily because they

Preservation is

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

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

Saudi Arabia has relatively large proven reserves of

Most sources of energy today are

Fossil fuels are

Which of the following is a pollutant at the local scale?

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The United Nations concept of sustainable development links what three goals?

Developed countries have primarily converted from biomass fuel to

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

What do Canada and Brazil have in common in terms of national energy sources?

The disappearance of the Aral Sea is attributed to

Hazardous waste is especially problematic because disposal

What are the three main fossil fuels?

What is the primary difference on how we dispose of solid,liquid,and gas waste?

The U.S.Department of Energy predicts that in 2040 the average American will use ________ energy as compared to today.This is primarily due to ________.

Which of the following technologies has seen the lowest use in the U.S.so far for passenger vehicles?

Figure 14.1.2: U.S. Energy Sources -The energy resource shown in this figure to have most decreased in use is

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

Steel and chemical industries are major water polluters primarily because they

Preservation is

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

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

Saudi Arabia has relatively large proven reserves of

Most sources of energy today are

Fossil fuels are

Which of the following is a pollutant at the local scale?

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Population and Health

Migration

Folk and Popular Culture

Languages

Religions

Ethnicities

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The U.S.Department of Energy predicts that in 2040 the average American will use energy as compared to today.This is primarily due to .