Question 1

Since the ______ humans have used fossil fuels as the primary source of energy.

Accepted Answer

A)  1950s 
B)  1970s 
C)  Deepwater Horizon 
D)  Industrial Revolution 
A)  1950s 
B)  1970s 
C)  Deepwater Horizon 
D)  Industrial Revolution

Question 2

Renewable energy installation is leading to a shortage of jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A majority of trash that humans produce is reused and recycled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A teenager wants a specific brand of bike to ride to school. The teenager's caregiver refuses to pay more money for a name-brand bike when cheaper bikes are of equal or even higher quality. Which concept best explains the teenager's desire for a specific brand of bicycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  perceived obsolescence 
B)  conspicuous consumption 
C)  treadmills of production 
D)  built environment 
A)  perceived obsolescence 
B)  conspicuous consumption 
C)  treadmills of production 
D)  built environment

Question 5

Describe the most effective strategies for reducing the negative impacts of landfills and waste disposal. Why are systemic solutions more vital than individual ones in this case?

Accepted Answer

Individuals can reduce their own waste b

Question 6

The world demand for energy is rising as fossil fuels are depleting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) how will environmental justice be realized?

Accepted Answer

A)  When citizens have equal access to decision-making processes. 
B)  higher taxes 
C)  When it is cheaper for corporations to be environmentally conscious. 
D)  international treaties 
A)  When citizens have equal access to decision-making processes. 
B)  higher taxes 
C)  When it is cheaper for corporations to be environmentally conscious. 
D)  international treaties

Question 8

Planned obsolescence should be abolished if we want to considerably reduce waste.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The continual production of more goods requires a continuous demand for more.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Virtual environmentalism empowers consumers to make environmentally friendly choices with ease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which type of environment do modern humans spend the most time in?

Accepted Answer

A)  natural environment 
B)  built environment 
C)  landfills 
D)  e-waste 
A)  natural environment 
B)  built environment 
C)  landfills 
D)  e-waste

Question 12

"Green" energy is another name for renewable energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In 1978, the state of North Carolina needed to clean up 60,000 tons of PCB-contaminated soil spread through 14 counties by an electric company. How did the state government decide on Warren County as the site to bury the toxic soil known to cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  A statewide vote. 
B)  Politicians said the area had less economic potential than others. 
C)  Warren county is the least densely populated area in the state. 
D)  It was the location of the corporation that did the dumping. 
A)  A statewide vote. 
B)  Politicians said the area had less economic potential than others. 
C)  Warren county is the least densely populated area in the state. 
D)  It was the location of the corporation that did the dumping.

Question 14

Which step is crucial to provide meaningful and lasting solutions to social problems related to food production?

Accepted Answer

A)  individuals can choose to eat less meat 
B)  people can "vote with their dollar" 
C)  consumers demanding organic produce 
D)  large-scale changes in policy 
A)  individuals can choose to eat less meat 
B)  people can "vote with their dollar" 
C)  consumers demanding organic produce 
D)  large-scale changes in policy

Question 15

If you had a plan to curb climate change how would you use mitigation and adaptation strategies? Provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Mitigation strategies reduce the severit

Question 16

Which country derives a majority of their electricity from nuclear power plants?

Accepted Answer

A)  United States 
B)  Canada 
C)  India 
D)  France 
A)  United States 
B)  Canada 
C)  India 
D)  France

Question 17

When fossil fuels are burned they release ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  leachate 
B)  radioactive waste 
C)  greenhouse gasses 
D)  mitigation 
A)  leachate 
B)  radioactive waste 
C)  greenhouse gasses 
D)  mitigation

Question 18

Meat consumption contributes to climate change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Previously, natural gas was a natural byproduct of oil drilling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Lechate is a substance used to clean up oil spills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Since the ______ humans have used fossil fuels as the primary source of energy.

Renewable energy installation is leading to a shortage of jobs.

A majority of trash that humans produce is reused and recycled.

A teenager wants a specific brand of bike to ride to school. The teenager's caregiver refuses to pay more money for a name-brand bike when cheaper bikes are of equal or even higher quality. Which concept best explains the teenager's desire for a specific brand of bicycle?

Describe the most effective strategies for reducing the negative impacts of landfills and waste disposal. Why are systemic solutions more vital than individual ones in this case?

The world demand for energy is rising as fossil fuels are depleting.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) how will environmental justice be realized?

Planned obsolescence should be abolished if we want to considerably reduce waste.

The continual production of more goods requires a continuous demand for more.

Virtual environmentalism empowers consumers to make environmentally friendly choices with ease.

Which type of environment do modern humans spend the most time in?

"Green" energy is another name for renewable energy.

In 1978, the state of North Carolina needed to clean up 60,000 tons of PCB-contaminated soil spread through 14 counties by an electric company. How did the state government decide on Warren County as the site to bury the toxic soil known to cause cancer?

Which step is crucial to provide meaningful and lasting solutions to social problems related to food production?

If you had a plan to curb climate change how would you use mitigation and adaptation strategies? Provide an example of each.

Which country derives a majority of their electricity from nuclear power plants?

When fossil fuels are burned they release ______.

Meat consumption contributes to climate change.

Previously, natural gas was a natural byproduct of oil drilling.

Lechate is a substance used to clean up oil spills.

Understanding and Solving Social Problems

Analyzing Economic Inequalities

Recognizing Racism and Racial Inequalities

Examining Gender Inequalities

Focusing on Sex and Sexualities

Preparing for Aging Societies

Making Sense of Migration and Immigration

Contesting Crime

Understanding War and Terrorism

Identifying Problems in the Criminal Justice System

Discovering Problems in the Family

Pursuing Equity in Education

Prioritizing Health and Health Care Inequalities

Realizing the Powerand Vulnerabilityof Institutions

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Exam 8: Researching Environmental Problems

Since the ______ humans have used fossil fuels as the primary source of energy.

Renewable energy installation is leading to a shortage of jobs.

A majority of trash that humans produce is reused and recycled.

A teenager wants a specific brand of bike to ride to school. The teenager's caregiver refuses to pay more money for a name-brand bike when cheaper bikes are of equal or even higher quality. Which concept best explains the teenager's desire for a specific brand of bicycle?

Describe the most effective strategies for reducing the negative impacts of landfills and waste disposal. Why are systemic solutions more vital than individual ones in this case?

The world demand for energy is rising as fossil fuels are depleting.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) how will environmental justice be realized?

Planned obsolescence should be abolished if we want to considerably reduce waste.

The continual production of more goods requires a continuous demand for more.

Virtual environmentalism empowers consumers to make environmentally friendly choices with ease.

Which type of environment do modern humans spend the most time in?

"Green" energy is another name for renewable energy.

In 1978, the state of North Carolina needed to clean up 60,000 tons of PCB-contaminated soil spread through 14 counties by an electric company. How did the state government decide on Warren County as the site to bury the toxic soil known to cause cancer?

Which step is crucial to provide meaningful and lasting solutions to social problems related to food production?

If you had a plan to curb climate change how would you use mitigation and adaptation strategies? Provide an example of each.

Which country derives a majority of their electricity from nuclear power plants?

When fossil fuels are burned they release ______.

Meat consumption contributes to climate change.

Previously, natural gas was a natural byproduct of oil drilling.

Lechate is a substance used to clean up oil spills.

Understanding and Solving Social Problems

Analyzing Economic Inequalities

Recognizing Racism and Racial Inequalities

Examining Gender Inequalities

Focusing on Sex and Sexualities

Preparing for Aging Societies

Making Sense of Migration and Immigration

Contesting Crime

Understanding War and Terrorism

Identifying Problems in the Criminal Justice System

Discovering Problems in the Family

Pursuing Equity in Education

Prioritizing Health and Health Care Inequalities

Realizing the Powerand Vulnerabilityof Institutions

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