SCI 200--Final Milestone Unit 4
Which of the following describes a natural source of air pollution?
During their vacation, Jim and his family drove their car through several national parks.
Diesel exhaust from idling school buses is a concern for some parents.
Oil refineries on the Gulf Coast release benzene and other volatile organic compounds
into the atmosphere.
A dust storm in 1983 dumped 1,000 pounds of topsoil onto the city of Melbourne,
Australia. - Answer A dust storm in 1983 dumped 1,000 pounds of topsoil onto the city
of Melbourne, Australia.
Which of the following statements is true considering the future of living resources on
Earth?
It is inherently difficult for scientists to predict long-term environmental impacts.
The overexploitation of plant and animal species has been largely corrected.
Few of the large mammals on Earth are threatened, but many birds and reptiles are.
Technology has already been developed that will help scientists mitigate future
concerns. - Answer It is inherently difficult for scientists to predict long-term
environmental impacts.
Benefits of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) include all of the following
EXCEPT that __________.
decision-makers receive pertinent information before a decision is made
business and industry are allowed to self-regulate
chances of a project causing environmental harm are reduced
public awareness and oversight - Answer business and industry are allowed to self-
regulate
Which statement about the Clean Air Act is FALSE?
Lead was added to the list of pollutants under the Clean Air Act in 1987.
The Clean Air Act requires the Environmental Protection Agency to list dangerous
pollutants.
The Clean Air Act sets limits for both stationary and mobile sources of air pollution.
Smog is one of the air pollutants listed under the original Clean Air Act in 1970. -
Answer Smog is one of the air pollutants listed under the original Clean Air Act in 1970.
Choose the statement about renewable and nonrenewable energy sources that is NOT
true.
There has been little to no recent growth in renewable energy use due to a lack of
environmental concerns with the use of fossil fuels.
, Most nonrenewable energy sources can be renewed, but it takes thousands to millions
of years for them to form.
New technologies promise future increases in the use of renewable energy sources.
Renewable energy creates little or no waste and has few negative environmental
impacts. - Answer There has been little to no recent growth in renewable energy use
due to a lack of environmental concerns with the use of fossil fuels.
Efforts to protect the environment are part of the sustainability movement.
Choose the item that is NOT a goal for sustaining the environment.
Creating buffer zones where development cannot occur
Improving access to clean drinking water
Adjusting crop variety and planting seasons
Considering climate change issues when building roads - Answer Improving access to
clean drinking water
The U.S. policy toward energy supply and demand has included all of the following
EXCEPT __________.
preventing the free market from determining which energy sources to use
providing subsidies for oil
seeking to increase fuel supplies
adopting some policies to reduce energy demands - Answer preventing the free market
from determining which energy sources to use
The planet has always had hot and cold ages, but what's different about this global
warming is that it is __________.
directly linked to increases in air and water pollution
having a significant impact on the extinction of species
occurring faster than any recorded temperature increase in history
proven to be a result of human activities - Answer occurring faster than any recorded
temperature increase in history
Which of the following is the least effective action individuals and families can take to
protect the environment?
Educating themselves on community and global environmental issues
Monitoring and enforcing regulations
Limiting the number of children they have
Choosing products and services from green companies - Answer Monitoring and
enforcing regulations
Which of the following describes a natural source of air pollution?
During their vacation, Jim and his family drove their car through several national parks.
Diesel exhaust from idling school buses is a concern for some parents.
Oil refineries on the Gulf Coast release benzene and other volatile organic compounds
into the atmosphere.
A dust storm in 1983 dumped 1,000 pounds of topsoil onto the city of Melbourne,
Australia. - Answer A dust storm in 1983 dumped 1,000 pounds of topsoil onto the city
of Melbourne, Australia.
Which of the following statements is true considering the future of living resources on
Earth?
It is inherently difficult for scientists to predict long-term environmental impacts.
The overexploitation of plant and animal species has been largely corrected.
Few of the large mammals on Earth are threatened, but many birds and reptiles are.
Technology has already been developed that will help scientists mitigate future
concerns. - Answer It is inherently difficult for scientists to predict long-term
environmental impacts.
Benefits of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) include all of the following
EXCEPT that __________.
decision-makers receive pertinent information before a decision is made
business and industry are allowed to self-regulate
chances of a project causing environmental harm are reduced
public awareness and oversight - Answer business and industry are allowed to self-
regulate
Which statement about the Clean Air Act is FALSE?
Lead was added to the list of pollutants under the Clean Air Act in 1987.
The Clean Air Act requires the Environmental Protection Agency to list dangerous
pollutants.
The Clean Air Act sets limits for both stationary and mobile sources of air pollution.
Smog is one of the air pollutants listed under the original Clean Air Act in 1970. -
Answer Smog is one of the air pollutants listed under the original Clean Air Act in 1970.
Choose the statement about renewable and nonrenewable energy sources that is NOT
true.
There has been little to no recent growth in renewable energy use due to a lack of
environmental concerns with the use of fossil fuels.
, Most nonrenewable energy sources can be renewed, but it takes thousands to millions
of years for them to form.
New technologies promise future increases in the use of renewable energy sources.
Renewable energy creates little or no waste and has few negative environmental
impacts. - Answer There has been little to no recent growth in renewable energy use
due to a lack of environmental concerns with the use of fossil fuels.
Efforts to protect the environment are part of the sustainability movement.
Choose the item that is NOT a goal for sustaining the environment.
Creating buffer zones where development cannot occur
Improving access to clean drinking water
Adjusting crop variety and planting seasons
Considering climate change issues when building roads - Answer Improving access to
clean drinking water
The U.S. policy toward energy supply and demand has included all of the following
EXCEPT __________.
preventing the free market from determining which energy sources to use
providing subsidies for oil
seeking to increase fuel supplies
adopting some policies to reduce energy demands - Answer preventing the free market
from determining which energy sources to use
The planet has always had hot and cold ages, but what's different about this global
warming is that it is __________.
directly linked to increases in air and water pollution
having a significant impact on the extinction of species
occurring faster than any recorded temperature increase in history
proven to be a result of human activities - Answer occurring faster than any recorded
temperature increase in history
Which of the following is the least effective action individuals and families can take to
protect the environment?
Educating themselves on community and global environmental issues
Monitoring and enforcing regulations
Limiting the number of children they have
Choosing products and services from green companies - Answer Monitoring and
enforcing regulations
