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"Green revolution" plants caused many ecological problems.

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 B)False  True

Question 2

The biggest problem in moving toward a sustainable society in LDCs is overconsumption.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A sustainable society is able to provide the same amount of goods and services for future generations as it does for the current one, while preserving biodiversity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements about the indirect value of trees is not true?

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A)   Globally, they stabilize the climate because they take up carbon dioxide.
B)   They provide shade and reduce the need for fans and air conditioning.
C)   In forests, they exert a natural "sponge effect" for the provision of freshwater.
D)   They break down dead organic matter and other types of wastes.
E)   They retain soil and prevent soil erosion.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Explain the consequences of groundwater depletion.

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Removing more water from an aquifer than can be recharged is leading to land subsidence, or the settling of the soil as it dries out. As subsidence occurs, it can lead to a sinkhole. These form when an underground cavern collapses because there is not enough water in the cavern to support it.
Saltwater intrusion can also occur when too much groundwater is removed from an aquifer. A decreased level of freshwater in the aquifer allows for seawater to back up into the depleted stream and aquifer.

Question 6

How many more people could be fed on one pound of grain than one pound of meat?

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A)   20 times
B)   10 times
C)   5 times
D)   3 times
E)   2 timesF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 7

Why should pregnant women and small children avoid certain fish?

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A)   herbicide contamination
B)   mercury contamination
C)   pesticide contamination
D)   lead contamination
E)   PCB contaminationF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Which of the following is an indirect, as opposed to a direct, value of biodiversity?

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A)   medical use
B)   food
C)   consumptive use
D)   ecotourism
E)   agricultural useF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

List and describe the criteria that are used to measure quality of life.

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Question 10

The population growth in less-developed countries is

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A)   modestly increasing.
B)   dramatically increasing.
C)   negative.
D)   leveling off.
E)   stable.F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

Which of the following is not a way to reduce your ecological footprint?

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A)   drive an energy-efficient car
B)   eat more beef
C)   live in a smaller home
D)   turn down the thermostat in the winter
E)   refrain from watering the lawnF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 12

Decorative plants and exotic pets often suffer from overexploitation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Measures that include noneconomic indicators are better than the gross national product is at revealing our quality of life.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 14

Wind is to a wind farm as what is to hydropower?

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A)   flowing water
B)   solar energy
C)   hydrogen gas
D)   steam
E)   hot saltF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

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A)   land
B)   solar energy
C)   fossil fuels
D)   minerals
E)   oilF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Overall, there is not enough water on the face of the Earth to meet the human population needs for water.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe the factors that are contributing to the biodiversity extinction crisis we are currently experiencing.

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Question 18

Reducing your personal meat consumption would be beneficial to the environment.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When calculating the gross national product, economists consider whether an activity is environmentally harmful.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What do indirect values of biodiversity all have in common?

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A)   They are all involved with the biogeochemical cycles.
B)   They are all pervasive benefits provided by ecosystems.
C)   They provide pleasure and relaxation for humans.
D)   They all depend on an individual species.
E)   They all undo some harm that humans have done.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

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"Green revolution" plants caused many ecological problems.

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The biggest problem in moving toward a sustainable society in LDCs is overconsumption.

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A sustainable society is able to provide the same amount of goods and services for future generations as it does for the current one, while preserving biodiversity.

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Which of the following statements about the indirect value of trees is not true?

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Explain the consequences of groundwater depletion.

How many more people could be fed on one pound of grain than one pound of meat?

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Why should pregnant women and small children avoid certain fish?

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Which of the following is an indirect, as opposed to a direct, value of biodiversity?

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List and describe the criteria that are used to measure quality of life.

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The population growth in less-developed countries is

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Decorative plants and exotic pets often suffer from overexploitation.

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Measures that include noneconomic indicators are better than the gross national product is at revealing our quality of life.

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Wind is to a wind farm as what is to hydropower?

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Which of the following is a renewable resource?

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Overall, there is not enough water on the face of the Earth to meet the human population needs for water.

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Describe the factors that are contributing to the biodiversity extinction crisis we are currently experiencing.

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Reducing your personal meat consumption would be beneficial to the environment.

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When calculating the gross national product, economists consider whether an activity is environmentally harmful.

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What do indirect values of biodiversity all have in common?

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"Green revolution" plants caused many ecological problems.

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A sustainable society is able to provide the same amount of goods and services for future generations as it does for the current one, while preserving biodiversity.

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Which of the following statements about the indirect value of trees is not true?

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Explain the consequences of groundwater depletion.

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Why should pregnant women and small children avoid certain fish?

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Which of the following is an indirect, as opposed to a direct, value of biodiversity?

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List and describe the criteria that are used to measure quality of life.

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The population growth in less-developed countries is

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Decorative plants and exotic pets often suffer from overexploitation.

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Measures that include noneconomic indicators are better than the gross national product is at revealing our quality of life.

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Wind is to a wind farm as what is to hydropower?

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Which of the following is a renewable resource?

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Overall, there is not enough water on the face of the Earth to meet the human population needs for water.

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Describe the factors that are contributing to the biodiversity extinction crisis we are currently experiencing.

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Reducing your personal meat consumption would be beneficial to the environment.

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What do indirect values of biodiversity all have in common?

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