PUP Midterm Question and answers
rated A+ 2025/2026
According to Tomain's "Dirty Energy" point of view, which of the following assumptions has not been
used to support "path-dependence" on fossil fuels? - correct answer ✔All of these are protectionist
assumptions used by the fossil fuel industry.
By far, the largest component of the U.S. waste stream is - correct answer ✔Industrial Waste
In 2009, which country contains the largest coal reserves? - correct answer ✔United States
The Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009 included all the following except: - correct answer
✔Established 10 new National Heritage Areas**** (i swear all answers are correct)
Which of the following is NOT true about nuclear energy? - correct answer ✔There is widespread
agreement among the scientific community, environmental groups, and the public that Yucca Mountain
is the best site to store nuclear waste.
Which of the following is NOT true regarding mining policy in the U.S.? - correct answer ✔Policy has
been marked by constant change over the last 130 years.
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) ? - correct
answer ✔NEPA was signed into law on January 1, 1970 after twenty years of a heated debate between
grazing, mining, and oil/gas lobbiest groups and environmental groups.
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the floating patch of garbage in the Pacific Ocean? - correct
answer ✔The floating plastic breaks apart into smaller pieces of plastic through the process of
bioaccumulation.
rated A+ 2025/2026
According to Tomain's "Dirty Energy" point of view, which of the following assumptions has not been
used to support "path-dependence" on fossil fuels? - correct answer ✔All of these are protectionist
assumptions used by the fossil fuel industry.
By far, the largest component of the U.S. waste stream is - correct answer ✔Industrial Waste
In 2009, which country contains the largest coal reserves? - correct answer ✔United States
The Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009 included all the following except: - correct answer
✔Established 10 new National Heritage Areas**** (i swear all answers are correct)
Which of the following is NOT true about nuclear energy? - correct answer ✔There is widespread
agreement among the scientific community, environmental groups, and the public that Yucca Mountain
is the best site to store nuclear waste.
Which of the following is NOT true regarding mining policy in the U.S.? - correct answer ✔Policy has
been marked by constant change over the last 130 years.
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) ? - correct
answer ✔NEPA was signed into law on January 1, 1970 after twenty years of a heated debate between
grazing, mining, and oil/gas lobbiest groups and environmental groups.
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the floating patch of garbage in the Pacific Ocean? - correct
answer ✔The floating plastic breaks apart into smaller pieces of plastic through the process of
bioaccumulation.
