Question 1

Most sources of energy today are

Accepted Answer

A)  fossil fuels. 
B)  wind powered. 
C)  based on coal and coal derivatives. 
D)  from the developed world. 
E)  renewable. 
A)  fossil fuels. 
B)  wind powered. 
C)  based on coal and coal derivatives. 
D)  from the developed world. 
E)  renewable. A

Question 2

Of the following common alternatives to fossil fuel resources,which is not renewable?

Accepted Answer

A)  hydroelectric 
B)  nuclear 
C)  solar 
D)  wind 
A)  hydroelectric 
B)  nuclear 
C)  solar 
D)  wind B

Question 3

Concerns over visual blight are most commonly raised for ________ power.

Accepted Answer

A)  hydroelectric 
B)  nuclear 
C)  solar 
D)  wind 
A)  hydroelectric 
B)  nuclear 
C)  solar 
D)  wind D

Question 4

What is the difference between a proven reserve and a potential reserve?

Accepted Answer

Proven reserve is in an alread

Question 5

Figure 14.7.4  
-A greenhouse is a good example of a building heated by

Accepted Answer

A)  active solar energy. 
B)  fusion. 
C)  passive solar energy. 
D)  photovoltaic cells. 
E)  green plants. 
A)  active solar energy. 
B)  fusion. 
C)  passive solar energy. 
D)  photovoltaic cells. 
E)  green plants.

Question 6

Figure 14.9.2: Pollution Compared to a Country's Wealth  
-This figure indicates that starting to enrich the majority of the world's population will have the immediate result of

Accepted Answer

A)  first decreasing but then increasing population growth. 
B)  increasing population growth. 
C)  increasing emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂). 
D)  decreasing emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂). 
E)  decreasing population growth. 
A)  first decreasing but then increasing population growth. 
B)  increasing population growth. 
C)  increasing emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂). 
D)  decreasing emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂). 
E)  decreasing population growth.

Question 7

Which of the following is a hazardous waste?

Accepted Answer

A)  heavy metals 
B)  PCB oils 
C)  cyanides 
D)  strong solvents 
E)  All of these are hazardous wastes. 
A)  heavy metals 
B)  PCB oils 
C)  cyanides 
D)  strong solvents 
E)  All of these are hazardous wastes.

Question 8

Like petroleum,coal is a nonrenewable energy resource that will be depleted within the next century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Urban air pollution is mostly composed of carbon monoxide,hydrocarbons,and particulates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Figure 14.9.2: Pollution Compared to a Country's Wealth  
-Arguing that trees should be cut so long as the forest remains is what kind of approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  preservation 
B)  wilderness 
C)  conservation 
D)  unsustainable 
E)  biodiverse 
A)  preservation 
B)  wilderness 
C)  conservation 
D)  unsustainable 
E)  biodiverse

Question 11

Explain some key differences between metallic and nonmetallic mineral resources.

Accepted Answer

Metallic and nonmetallic mineral resourc

Question 12

Most energy used by humans to do work comes from three fossil fuels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What has caused Earth's temperature to increase an average of 1 degree C in the last 100 years?

Accepted Answer

Human activities,esp

Question 14

Figure 14.7.4  
-The United Nations sustainable development concept links all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  environmental protection 
B)  maximum yield on investment 
C)  economic growth 
D)  social equity 
E)  limiting use of renewable resources to rates that do not reduce future supply 
A)  environmental protection 
B)  maximum yield on investment 
C)  economic growth 
D)  social equity 
E)  limiting use of renewable resources to rates that do not reduce future supply

Question 15

The United States is a member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Figure 14.2.2  
-Saudi Arabia has relatively large proven reserves of

Accepted Answer

A)  coal. 
B)  petroleum. 
C)  natural gas. 
D)  tar sandstone. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  coal. 
B)  petroleum. 
C)  natural gas. 
D)  tar sandstone. 
E)  all of the above

Question 17

Figure 14.7.4  
-Electric vehicles may still be using fossil fuels

Accepted Answer

A)  because they all have a supplemental gas tank. 
B)  at a greater rate than conventional vehicles. 
C)  because batteries require oil to operate. 
D)  well into the 21st century. 
E)  if their charge comes from fossil-fueled power plants. 
A)  because they all have a supplemental gas tank. 
B)  at a greater rate than conventional vehicles. 
C)  because batteries require oil to operate. 
D)  well into the 21st century. 
E)  if their charge comes from fossil-fueled power plants.

Question 18

At current rates of use,the proven reserve to run out first would be

Accepted Answer

A)  natural gas. 
B)  coal. 
C)  hydroelectric power. 
D)  petroleum. 
E)  biomass. 
A)  natural gas. 
B)  coal. 
C)  hydroelectric power. 
D)  petroleum. 
E)  biomass.

Question 19

Identify and describe the three principal sources of water pollution.

Accepted Answer

Industry,sewage,and

Question 20

Which of the following is a pollutant at the local scale?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon dioxide 
B)  carbon monoxide 
C)  acid precipitation 
D)  sulfur oxides 
E)  chlorofluorocarbons 
A)  carbon dioxide 
B)  carbon monoxide 
C)  acid precipitation 
D)  sulfur oxides 
E)  chlorofluorocarbons

Most sources of energy today are

Of the following common alternatives to fossil fuel resources,which is not renewable?

Concerns over visual blight are most commonly raised for ________ power.

What is the difference between a proven reserve and a potential reserve?

Figure 14.7.4 -A greenhouse is a good example of a building heated by

Figure 14.9.2: Pollution Compared to a Country's Wealth -This figure indicates that starting to enrich the majority of the world's population will have the immediate result of

Which of the following is a hazardous waste?

Like petroleum,coal is a nonrenewable energy resource that will be depleted within the next century.

Urban air pollution is mostly composed of carbon monoxide,hydrocarbons,and particulates.

Figure 14.9.2: Pollution Compared to a Country's Wealth -Arguing that trees should be cut so long as the forest remains is what kind of approach?

Explain some key differences between metallic and nonmetallic mineral resources.

Most energy used by humans to do work comes from three fossil fuels.

What has caused Earth's temperature to increase an average of 1 degree C in the last 100 years?

Figure 14.7.4 -The United Nations sustainable development concept links all but which of the following?

The United States is a member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

Figure 14.2.2 -Saudi Arabia has relatively large proven reserves of

Figure 14.7.4 -Electric vehicles may still be using fossil fuels

At current rates of use,the proven reserve to run out first would be

Identify and describe the three principal sources of water pollution.

Which of the following is a pollutant at the local scale?

Thinking Geographically

Population

Migration

Folk and Popular Culture

Language

Religion

Ethnicity

Political Geography

Development

Food and Agriculture

Industry

Services and Settlements

Urban Patterns

Filters

Exam 14: Resource Issues

Most sources of energy today are

Of the following common alternatives to fossil fuel resources,which is not renewable?

Concerns over visual blight are most commonly raised for ________ power.

What is the difference between a proven reserve and a potential reserve?

Figure 14.7.4 -A greenhouse is a good example of a building heated by

Figure 14.9.2: Pollution Compared to a Country's Wealth -This figure indicates that starting to enrich the majority of the world's population will have the immediate result of

Which of the following is a hazardous waste?

Like petroleum,coal is a nonrenewable energy resource that will be depleted within the next century.

Urban air pollution is mostly composed of carbon monoxide,hydrocarbons,and particulates.

Figure 14.9.2: Pollution Compared to a Country's Wealth -Arguing that trees should be cut so long as the forest remains is what kind of approach?

Explain some key differences between metallic and nonmetallic mineral resources.

Most energy used by humans to do work comes from three fossil fuels.

What has caused Earth's temperature to increase an average of 1 degree C in the last 100 years?

Figure 14.7.4 -The United Nations sustainable development concept links all but which of the following?

The United States is a member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

Figure 14.2.2 -Saudi Arabia has relatively large proven reserves of

Figure 14.7.4 -Electric vehicles may still be using fossil fuels

At current rates of use,the proven reserve to run out first would be

Identify and describe the three principal sources of water pollution.

Which of the following is a pollutant at the local scale?

Thinking Geographically

Population

Migration

Folk and Popular Culture

Language

Religion

Ethnicity

Political Geography

Development

Food and Agriculture

Industry

Services and Settlements

Urban Patterns

Filters