Question 1

In contrast to Canada and Mexico,the United States consumes far more oil than it produces.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Explain why average gas mileage of new automobiles in the U.S.is now lower than it was in the late 1980s.

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As the gas prices were going down or sta...

Question 3

Commercial forests can be considered a renewable resource if _______________ techniques are practiced.

Accepted Answer

A)  selective cutting
B)  sustained yield
C)  clear cutting
D)  multiple useE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

The largest of the commercial forest belts in the world includes

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A)  most of Australia,Africa,and South America.
B)  the upper-middle latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere.
C)  the Arctic region of Russia and Canada.
D)  the western interiors of continents in subtropical latitudes.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Globally,commercial fishing is chiefly concentrated

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A)  in the deepest areas of oceans far away from coasts.
B)  in freshwater lakes.
C)  in tropical areas where waters are comparably stagnant.
D)  on continental shelf areas where cold and warm waters mix.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The rise in oil prices during the 1970s was due chiefly to a cutback in production by industrialized countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Discuss three methods of using other nonrenewable resources to augment declining supplies of oil and natural gas.For each method,make reference to potential environmental or cost considerations.

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The methods the student may choose to di...

Question 8

Energy is

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A)  the random motion of molecules.
B)  either potential or thermodynamic.
C)  a force that is exerted over some distance.
D)  the ability to do work.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 9

The more resources a country has,the higher its level of technology and quality of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is not one of the designated purposes for which the U.S National Forests are managed?

Accepted Answer

A)  recreation
B)  timber production
C)  wildlife habitat
D)  all of the above are purposes for which they are managedE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following statements about nuclear energy is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some countries depend much more than others on nuclear power.
B)  In theory,nuclear fuels could provide a virtually inexhaustible source of energy.
C)  Nuclear fission plants produce large amounts of radioactive waste.
D)  Environmental opposition has stopped all consideration of constructing new plants.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT an example of a perpetual renewable resource?

Accepted Answer

A)  solar energy
B)  wind power
C)  geothermal energy
D)  fishE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Brazil is a world leader in producing ethanol from sugarcane for blending with gasoline as an automobile fuel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The evaporation of irrigation water from farm fields can damage soil fertility through

Accepted Answer

A)  soil erosion.
B)  deforestation.
C)  desertification.
D)  salinization.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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