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1
The human population has grown ______________ through the years.
A)slowly
B)in a linear manner
C)exponentially
D)none of the above
2
Growth rate of a population is determined by:
A)the increase in the number of people per unit of time.
B)The number of people being born minus the number of people dying.
C)the number of children living per each two adults.
D)the number of people times the number of children each one has per year.
3
Beaches and coastal areas are attractive places to live; however, bringing the population close to the water's edge poses several problems. Which of the following are caused by people living near the coastline?
A)beach erosion
B)loss of coastal wetlands and salt water marshes
C)loss of habitat for marine organisms
D)All of the above are problems caused by people living near the coastline.
4
Why is biodiversity valuable and desirable to humans?
A)for medicinal purposes
B)for agricultural diversity
C)for consumptive use
D)All of these are correct.
5
Which of the following would be a logical step toward becoming a sustainable society?
A)focus more research on developing cleaner uses of fossil fuels
B)increase mining of metals as potential sources of fuel
C)maximize the use of renewable energy sources
D)utilize natural ecosystems for single family homes





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