Question 1

Which of the following adds to soil erosion problems and is a major cause of the greenhouse effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  ozone depletion 
B)  carbons 
C)  deforestation 
D)  sustainability 
A)  ozone depletion 
B)  carbons 
C)  deforestation 
D)  sustainability

Question 2

A major cause of the greenhouse effect is

Accepted Answer

A)  the price of gasoline. 
B)  ozone depletion. 
C)  deforestation. 
D)  ultraviolet rays. 
A)  the price of gasoline. 
B)  ozone depletion. 
C)  deforestation. 
D)  ultraviolet rays.

Question 3

Energy inefficiency is

Accepted Answer

A)  an ecological system cycle. 
B)  the balance on nonrenewable sources of energy around the world. 
C)  biological phenomena. 
D)  the wasting of precious nonrenewable sources of energy. 
A)  an ecological system cycle. 
B)  the balance on nonrenewable sources of energy around the world. 
C)  biological phenomena. 
D)  the wasting of precious nonrenewable sources of energy.

Question 4

Because of widespread concern over water pollution, toxic chemicals are no longer dumped into U.S. lakes and rivers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Hazardous wastes can be generated by manufacturing processes or they can simply result from discarded commercial products, like cleaning fluids or pesticides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The triple bottom line is a system of reporting that covers economic, social, and environmental performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which country releases 3.3 billion tons of carbon dioxide each year due to deforestation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Russia 
B)  Indonesia 
C)  the United States 
D)  less developed countries 
A)  Russia 
B)  Indonesia 
C)  the United States 
D)  less developed countries

Question 8

Which is not a Global Compact principle targeted toward businesses' responsibilities for the environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Promote greater environmental responsibility. 
B)  Close the gap between renewable and traditional energy sources. 
C)  Encourage environmentally friendly technologies. 
D)  Support precautionary approach to environmental responsibility. 
A)  Promote greater environmental responsibility. 
B)  Close the gap between renewable and traditional energy sources. 
C)  Encourage environmentally friendly technologies. 
D)  Support precautionary approach to environmental responsibility.

Question 9

The hole in the ozone layer was caused primarily by CFCs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Like most activist groups, the environmental interest groups have had little success dealing with business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Provide a short answer to each of these questions. Be sure to fully explain your answer.
-Describe what is meant by "wicked problems" and why they are considered so problematic.

Accepted Answer

So-called wicked problems are those envi

Question 12

CERES key drivers include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  competition for resources 
B)  economic globalization 
C)  concentrate on industrialized countries 
D)  connectivity and communications 
A)  competition for resources 
B)  economic globalization 
C)  concentrate on industrialized countries 
D)  connectivity and communications

Question 13

The point at which a particular phenomenon suddenly begins to be activated is the

Accepted Answer

A)  inception. 
B)  point of origin. 
C)  threshold. 
D)  entry barrier. 
A)  inception. 
B)  point of origin. 
C)  threshold. 
D)  entry barrier.

Question 14

The purpose of Superfund legislation was to

Accepted Answer

A)  identify toxic waste sites. 
B)  eliminate dumping of toxic wastes. 
C)  clean up hazardous waste dumps and spills. 
D)  prevent land degradation. 
A)  identify toxic waste sites. 
B)  eliminate dumping of toxic wastes. 
C)  clean up hazardous waste dumps and spills. 
D)  prevent land degradation.

Question 15

Utilize the knowledge you have gained to respond to the following essay questions. Your answers should state your position and use logical arguments and content from this and other chapters in the textbook to support it.
-Go to the EPA's website, http://www.epa.gov/triexplorer, and input your zip code to generate a report about the releases of toxic chemicals where you live. Research the effects of the largest chemical released in your area. Report your findings.

Accepted Answer

Answers to this question will obviously

Question 16

Externalities are side effects or by-products of actions that are not intended, but unavoidably impact others

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

All living and nonliving substances present in a particular place is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  environment. 
B)  ecosystem. 
C)  ecology. 
D)  habitat. 
A)  environment. 
B)  ecosystem. 
C)  ecology. 
D)  habitat.

Question 18

The ozone layer is in depletion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Utilize the knowledge you have gained to respond to the following essay questions. Your answers should state your position and use logical arguments and content from this and other chapters in the textbook to support it.
-Based on the knowledge you gained about emissions trading, decide if this is an acceptable solution to our air pollution problem.

Accepted Answer

Emission trading is specific to particul

Question 20

People who prefer to invest in companies with sustainability programs are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  sustainability investors 
B)  power investors 
C)  green investors 
D)  ethical investors 
A)  sustainability investors 
B)  power investors 
C)  green investors 
D)  ethical investors

Which of the following adds to soil erosion problems and is a major cause of the greenhouse effect?

A major cause of the greenhouse effect is

Energy inefficiency is

Because of widespread concern over water pollution, toxic chemicals are no longer dumped into U.S. lakes and rivers.

Hazardous wastes can be generated by manufacturing processes or they can simply result from discarded commercial products, like cleaning fluids or pesticides.

The triple bottom line is a system of reporting that covers economic, social, and environmental performance.

Which country releases 3.3 billion tons of carbon dioxide each year due to deforestation?

Which is not a Global Compact principle targeted toward businesses' responsibilities for the environment?

The hole in the ozone layer was caused primarily by CFCs.

Like most activist groups, the environmental interest groups have had little success dealing with business.

Provide a short answer to each of these questions. Be sure to fully explain your answer. -Describe what is meant by "wicked problems" and why they are considered so problematic.

CERES key drivers include all of the following except

The point at which a particular phenomenon suddenly begins to be activated is the

The purpose of Superfund legislation was to

Externalities are side effects or by-products of actions that are not intended, but unavoidably impact others

All living and nonliving substances present in a particular place is a(n)

The ozone layer is in depletion.

People who prefer to invest in companies with sustainability programs are known as

The Business and Society Relationship.

Corporate Social Responsibility, Citizenship, and Sustainability.

The Stakeholder Approach to Business, Society, and Ethics.

Corporate Governance: Foundational Issues.

Strategic Management and Corporate Public Affairs.

Risk, Issue, and Crisis Management.

Business Ethics Essentials

Managerial and Organizational Ethics.

Business Ethics and Technology.

Ethical Issues in the Global Arena.

Business, Government, and Regulation.

Business Influence on Government and Public Policy.

Consumer Stakeholders: Information Issues

Consumer Stakeholders: Product and Service Issues.

Business and Community Stakeholders.

Employee Stakeholders and Workplace Issues.

Employee Stakeholders: Privacy, Safety, and Health.

Employment Discrimination and Workplace Diversity

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Exam 15: Sustainability and the Natural Environment.

Which of the following adds to soil erosion problems and is a major cause of the greenhouse effect?

A major cause of the greenhouse effect is

Energy inefficiency is

Because of widespread concern over water pollution, toxic chemicals are no longer dumped into U.S. lakes and rivers.

Hazardous wastes can be generated by manufacturing processes or they can simply result from discarded commercial products, like cleaning fluids or pesticides.

The triple bottom line is a system of reporting that covers economic, social, and environmental performance.

Which country releases 3.3 billion tons of carbon dioxide each year due to deforestation?

Which is not a Global Compact principle targeted toward businesses' responsibilities for the environment?

The hole in the ozone layer was caused primarily by CFCs.

Like most activist groups, the environmental interest groups have had little success dealing with business.

Provide a short answer to each of these questions. Be sure to fully explain your answer. -Describe what is meant by "wicked problems" and why they are considered so problematic.

CERES key drivers include all of the following except

The point at which a particular phenomenon suddenly begins to be activated is the

The purpose of Superfund legislation was to

Externalities are side effects or by-products of actions that are not intended, but unavoidably impact others

All living and nonliving substances present in a particular place is a(n)

The ozone layer is in depletion.

People who prefer to invest in companies with sustainability programs are known as

The Business and Society Relationship.

Corporate Social Responsibility, Citizenship, and Sustainability.

The Stakeholder Approach to Business, Society, and Ethics.

Corporate Governance: Foundational Issues.

Strategic Management and Corporate Public Affairs.

Risk, Issue, and Crisis Management.

Business Ethics Essentials

Managerial and Organizational Ethics.

Business Ethics and Technology.

Ethical Issues in the Global Arena.

Business, Government, and Regulation.

Business Influence on Government and Public Policy.

Consumer Stakeholders: Information Issues

Consumer Stakeholders: Product and Service Issues.

Business and Community Stakeholders.

Employee Stakeholders and Workplace Issues.

Employee Stakeholders: Privacy, Safety, and Health.

Employment Discrimination and Workplace Diversity

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