Question 1

According to the text, what do Americans believe about technology in relation to environmental problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technological answers to environmental problems can and will be developed. 
B)  Technology works ultimately to attain harmony with nature. 
C)  Technology is the source of environmental problems. 
D)  Technology cannot solve environmental problems. 
A)  Technological answers to environmental problems can and will be developed. 
B)  Technology works ultimately to attain harmony with nature. 
C)  Technology is the source of environmental problems. 
D)  Technology cannot solve environmental problems.

Question 2

One of the main social forces that profoundly disturbs the Earth's ecosystem is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the increase in human population 
B)  the astronomical anomalies in the last decade 
C)  the growing of food in greenhouses 
D)  the decrease in economic growth 
A)  the increase in human population 
B)  the astronomical anomalies in the last decade 
C)  the growing of food in greenhouses 
D)  the decrease in economic growth

Question 3

Over __________ pounds of toxic chemicals are released by industry into the nation's environment each year.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Over __________ pounds of toxic chemicals are...

Question 4

Discuss the relationship between American materialism and the belief in individualism.
Ideal

Accepted Answer

The ideal answer should include:
1. Desc

Question 5

Curtailing the waste of energy will involve __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  individual alterations of lifestyles 
B)  maintaining the same economic system 
C)  a focus on increasing consumption 
D)  leaving democracy for socialism 
A)  individual alterations of lifestyles 
B)  maintaining the same economic system 
C)  a focus on increasing consumption 
D)  leaving democracy for socialism

Question 6

The United States __________ consumed the world's resources.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The United States __________ consumed the world's...

Question 7

Describe the process and implications of the greenhouse effect.
Ideal

Accepted Answer

The ideal answer should include:
1. Desc

Question 8

Which of the following contributes to the greenhouse effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plant absorption of carbon monoxide 
B)  Burning of leaves from intense sun in the rainforests 
C)  Chlorofluorocarbon accumulation in the atmosphere 
D)  Low levels of plant decomposition 
A)  Plant absorption of carbon monoxide 
B)  Burning of leaves from intense sun in the rainforests 
C)  Chlorofluorocarbon accumulation in the atmosphere 
D)  Low levels of plant decomposition

Question 9

The __________ occurs when harmful gases accumulate in the atmosphere and act like a glass roof.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ occurs when harmful gases accumulate...

Question 10

According to the text, under the private enterprise system based on profits, corporations seek the profitable alternative rather than __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  one based on producing more oil and gas 
B)  one that burns more coal 
C)  one that builds more nuclear plants 
D)  one based on conservation 
A)  one based on producing more oil and gas 
B)  one that burns more coal 
C)  one that builds more nuclear plants 
D)  one based on conservation

Question 11

The policy of __________ is visible when companies manufacture goods and then make changes to market new items for continued consumption.

Accepted Answer

planned ob

Question 12

The dominant cultural ideologies in U.S. society have tended to legitimize and rationalize our wastefulness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A sociologist would argue that most environmental problems are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  socially created 
B)  naturally created 
C)  beyond our control 
D)  created by the divine 
A)  socially created 
B)  naturally created 
C)  beyond our control 
D)  created by the divine

Question 14

Automobile emissions are one of the leading causes of air pollution in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Solutions for environmental problems here in the United States, as suggested in the textbook, call for changes in both our personal lifestyles and our economic system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Most __________ advocates attempt to improve community environments by eliminating toxic hazards.

Accepted Answer

A)  environmental racism 
B)  environmental classism 
C)  environmental justice 
D)  cornucopia naturists 
A)  environmental racism 
B)  environmental classism 
C)  environmental justice 
D)  cornucopia naturists

Question 17

Environmental researchers argue that climate change on this planet could result in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in temperature and in weather extremes 
B)  the increased freezing of the polar ice caps. 
C)  a decrease in sea level 
D)  more favorable weather conditions 
A)  an increase in temperature and in weather extremes 
B)  the increased freezing of the polar ice caps. 
C)  a decrease in sea level 
D)  more favorable weather conditions

Question 18

The manufacturing industry contributes to air pollution, and passenger cars __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  have been seen as the only remedy to the issue 
B)  have been designed not to emit carbon dioxide 
C)  are permitted by law to emit more pollutants than the manufacturing industry 
D)  also emit dangerous gases into the environment 
A)  have been seen as the only remedy to the issue 
B)  have been designed not to emit carbon dioxide 
C)  are permitted by law to emit more pollutants than the manufacturing industry 
D)  also emit dangerous gases into the environment

Question 19

Which of the following can be considered a structural source of environmental problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  the socialist economy 
B)  the greenhouse effect 
C)  the system of stratification 
D)  the destruction of rainforests 
A)  the socialist economy 
B)  the greenhouse effect 
C)  the system of stratification 
D)  the destruction of rainforests

Question 20

Discuss the relationship between environmental racism and U.S. capitalism.

Accepted Answer

Environmental racism refers to the dispr

According to the text, what do Americans believe about technology in relation to environmental problems?

One of the main social forces that profoundly disturbs the Earth's ecosystem is __________.

Over __________ pounds of toxic chemicals are released by industry into the nation's environment each year.

Discuss the relationship between American materialism and the belief in individualism. Ideal

Curtailing the waste of energy will involve __________.

The United States __________ consumed the world's resources.

Describe the process and implications of the greenhouse effect. Ideal

Which of the following contributes to the greenhouse effect?

The __________ occurs when harmful gases accumulate in the atmosphere and act like a glass roof.

According to the text, under the private enterprise system based on profits, corporations seek the profitable alternative rather than __________.

The policy of __________ is visible when companies manufacture goods and then make changes to market new items for continued consumption.

The dominant cultural ideologies in U.S. society have tended to legitimize and rationalize our wastefulness.

A sociologist would argue that most environmental problems are __________.

Automobile emissions are one of the leading causes of air pollution in the United States.

Solutions for environmental problems here in the United States, as suggested in the textbook, call for changes in both our personal lifestyles and our economic system.

Most __________ advocates attempt to improve community environments by eliminating toxic hazards.

Environmental researchers argue that climate change on this planet could result in __________.

The manufacturing industry contributes to air pollution, and passenger cars __________.

Which of the following can be considered a structural source of environmental problems?

Discuss the relationship between environmental racism and U.S. capitalism.

The Sociological Approach to Social Problems

Wealth and Power: the Bias of the System

World Population and Global Inequality

Demographic Changes in the United States: the Browning and Graying of Society

Problems of Place: Urban, Suburban, and Rural

Poverty

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Gender Inequality

Disability and Ableism

Crime and Justice

Drugs

The Economy and Work

Families

Education

The Health Care System

National Security in the Twenty-First Century

Progressive Plan to Solve Social Problems

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Exam 6: Threats to the Environment

According to the text, what do Americans believe about technology in relation to environmental problems?

One of the main social forces that profoundly disturbs the Earth's ecosystem is __________.

Over __________ pounds of toxic chemicals are released by industry into the nation's environment each year.

Discuss the relationship between American materialism and the belief in individualism. Ideal

Curtailing the waste of energy will involve __________.

The United States __________ consumed the world's resources.

Describe the process and implications of the greenhouse effect. Ideal

Which of the following contributes to the greenhouse effect?

The __________ occurs when harmful gases accumulate in the atmosphere and act like a glass roof.

According to the text, under the private enterprise system based on profits, corporations seek the profitable alternative rather than __________.

The policy of __________ is visible when companies manufacture goods and then make changes to market new items for continued consumption.

The dominant cultural ideologies in U.S. society have tended to legitimize and rationalize our wastefulness.

A sociologist would argue that most environmental problems are __________.

Automobile emissions are one of the leading causes of air pollution in the United States.

Solutions for environmental problems here in the United States, as suggested in the textbook, call for changes in both our personal lifestyles and our economic system.

Most __________ advocates attempt to improve community environments by eliminating toxic hazards.

Environmental researchers argue that climate change on this planet could result in __________.

The manufacturing industry contributes to air pollution, and passenger cars __________.

Which of the following can be considered a structural source of environmental problems?

Discuss the relationship between environmental racism and U.S. capitalism.

The Sociological Approach to Social Problems

Wealth and Power: the Bias of the System

World Population and Global Inequality

Demographic Changes in the United States: the Browning and Graying of Society

Problems of Place: Urban, Suburban, and Rural

Poverty

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Gender Inequality

Disability and Ableism

Crime and Justice

Drugs

The Economy and Work

Families

Education

The Health Care System

National Security in the Twenty-First Century

Progressive Plan to Solve Social Problems

Filters