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1

The largest number of humans that the Earth can sustain indefinitely at current rates per capita consumption of natural resources is known as the Earth's
A)environmental capacity.
B)population unit.
C)sustainable index.
D)carrying capacity.
2

Which of the following statements are true regarding the relationship between energy and geographic location?
A)While energy consumption is greater in the North, the demand for energy is greater in the South.
B)While energy consumption is greater in the South, the demand for energy is greater in the North.
C)Energy consumption in the North approximates consumption in the South.
D)Energy consumption in both the North and South has decreased dramatically as the result of conservation efforts.
3

Environmental protection measures are primarily driven by
A)states.
B)MNCs.
C)the United Nations.
D)IGOs and NGOs.
4

Which of the following statements about ground pollution is true?
A)Ground pollution is only a domestic concern since it is concentrated within geographic boundaries.
B)EDCs are responsible for ground pollution in LDCs because they annually ship millions of tons of hazardous waste to LDCs.
C)LDCs are responsible for ground pollution around the globe because they lack the appropriate treatment facilities to handle the waste.
D)Ground pollution has been greatly reduced globally as the result of strict international regulations that prohibit the transportation of hazardous waste.
5

Negative consequences of deforestation include all of the following except
A)global warming.
B)loss of biodiversity.
C)shrinking supply of wood.
D)acid rain.
6

The idea that humankind will be able to meet environmental needs and continue to grow economically through conservation, population restraints, and, most importantly, through technological innovation is central to the concept of
A)Environmental optimism.
B)Environmental pessimism.
C)Carrying capacity.
D)Unsustainable development.
7

Economic approaches to reducing birthrate place great emphasis on
A)improving the economic status of women.
B)making birth control devices more affordable.
C)offering financial incentives to couples to not have children.
D)improving health care in developed countries.
8

When it comes to the controversy surrounding global warming, which of the following is still being disputed by scientists and government officials?
A)The global emissions of greenhouse gases have risen significantly.
B)Atmospheric CO2 concentrations have risen.
C)Global temperature is rising.
D)Global warming is caused entirely by humans.
9

EDCs and LDCs contribute equally to the exponential population growth.
A)True.
B)False.
10

The majority of energy is consumed in developing countries in the South.
A)True.
B)False.





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