Question 1

The majority of the oil pollution of the ocean comes from

Accepted Answer

A)  blowouts (rupture of a borehole of an oil rig in the ocean) 
B)  tanker accidents 
C)  environmental terrorism 
D)  runoff from land 
E)  normal operation of offshore wells 
A)  blowouts (rupture of a borehole of an oil rig in the ocean) 
B)  tanker accidents 
C)  environmental terrorism 
D)  runoff from land 
E)  normal operation of offshore wells

Question 2

Drip irrigation systems can increase crop yields by 20-90%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is the most efficient form of irrigation?

Accepted Answer

A)  flood irrigation 
B)  center-pivot irrigation 
C)  low pressure irrigation 
D)  precision sprinkler irrigation 
E)  micro irrigation 
A)  flood irrigation 
B)  center-pivot irrigation 
C)  low pressure irrigation 
D)  precision sprinkler irrigation 
E)  micro irrigation

Question 4

The shrinkage of the Aral Sea has actually altered the climate of the area around it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

List at least five things you are willing to do to help eliminate water waste. As part of your answer explain why these things are important.

Accepted Answer

The answers to the first part of this qu

Question 6

About ____ of the 100,000 medium to large lakes in the U.S. suffer from cultural eutrophication.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-fifth 
B)  one-fourth 
C)  one-third 
D)  one-half 
E)  one-tenth 
A)  one-fifth 
B)  one-fourth 
C)  one-third 
D)  one-half 
E)  one-tenth

Question 7

Global reduction of grain-fed beef consumption would help to reduce water shortages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match the items listed below with the appropriate choice
  
-On the primary and secondary sewage treatment figure, choose the letter that represents where large floating objects and solids are removed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the items listed below with the...

Question 9

Which of the following statements about the Aral Sea is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Water has been diverted from the Aral Sea and the two rivers that replenish its water for use in manufacturing. 
B)  The volume of the Aral Sea has dropped by 90%. 
C)  The salinity levels have risen dramatically. 
D)  Most native fish species have disappeared. 
E)  Salts carried by the wind from the dried up lake basin are negatively impacting local crops. 
A)  Water has been diverted from the Aral Sea and the two rivers that replenish its water for use in manufacturing. 
B)  The volume of the Aral Sea has dropped by 90%. 
C)  The salinity levels have risen dramatically. 
D)  Most native fish species have disappeared. 
E)  Salts carried by the wind from the dried up lake basin are negatively impacting local crops.

Question 10

Water that is used for crop irrigation in southern California's Imperial Valley originates as snowmelt in the

Accepted Answer

A)  Sierra Nevada mountain range 
B)  Tehachapi mountain range of southern California 
C)  Rocky Mountains 
D)  springs that feed the Colorado River in nearby Arizona 
E)  Cascade Mountain range 
A)  Sierra Nevada mountain range 
B)  Tehachapi mountain range of southern California 
C)  Rocky Mountains 
D)  springs that feed the Colorado River in nearby Arizona 
E)  Cascade Mountain range

Question 11

Using statistics presented in this chapter, discuss the problem with groundwater contamination in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary somewhat, but the basi

Question 12

MATCHING
  
-On the dilution and decay of degradable wastes figure, choose the zone in which the bacteria have not started the decay of degradable, oxygen-demanding wastes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
  
-On the dilution and decay...

Question 13

A flood happens when water in a stream overflows its normal channel and spills into the adjacent area, called a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A flood happens when water in a...

Question 14

MATCHING
  
-On the dilution and decay of degradable wastes figure, choose the zone in which the breakdown of degradable wastes by bacteria starts to deplete the dissolved oxygen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
  
-On the dilution and decay...

Question 15

A recent Time magazine article discussed the profession of farming in the United States. The theme of this article was the affluence of some farmers, and the fact that it is a very profitable career to have. Discuss this fact, now that you are informed on some of the subsidies that traditional agriculture receive. Keep in mind, also, the value of crop production and farming to our country. Weigh also the profitability of such careers as being a professional athlete, an actor or actress, a celebrity, a Wall Street CEO, and include comments on this as part of your answer.

Accepted Answer

Answers to this question will vary widel

Question 16

The smart card water manager system that is used in ___________has typically reduced water and electricity use, and has reduced household water bills by about _______%

Accepted Answer

A)  Singapore, 10% 
B)  Beijing, 40% 
C)  Singapore, 40% 
D)  Brazil, 10% 
E)  Brazil, 40% 
A)  Singapore, 10% 
B)  Beijing, 40% 
C)  Singapore, 40% 
D)  Brazil, 10% 
E)  Brazil, 40%

Question 17

The country with the highest percentage of agricultural land irrigated with drip irrigation is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The country with the highest percentage of...

Question 18

All of the following are true about the discharge trading policy except

Accepted Answer

A)  is sponsored by the EPA 
B)  uses market forces to reduce water pollution 
C)  allows polluters to pollute at higher levels than they have permits for under certain circumstances 
D)  purchasing of unused polluting credits from permit holders who are polluting below their allowed levels 
E)  polluters who pollute at higher levels than they have permits for are immediately closed down 
A)  is sponsored by the EPA 
B)  uses market forces to reduce water pollution 
C)  allows polluters to pollute at higher levels than they have permits for under certain circumstances 
D)  purchasing of unused polluting credits from permit holders who are polluting below their allowed levels 
E)  polluters who pollute at higher levels than they have permits for are immediately closed down

Question 19

____________________ are deep underground sources of freshwater found between the porous geological layers of sand, gravel, or bedrock.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are deep underground sources of freshwater...

Question 20

The creation of dams and reservoirs has decreased the annual reliable runoff available for human use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The majority of the oil pollution of the ocean comes from

Drip irrigation systems can increase crop yields by 20-90%.

Which of the following is the most efficient form of irrigation?

The shrinkage of the Aral Sea has actually altered the climate of the area around it.

List at least five things you are willing to do to help eliminate water waste. As part of your answer explain why these things are important.

About ____ of the 100,000 medium to large lakes in the U.S. suffer from cultural eutrophication.

Global reduction of grain-fed beef consumption would help to reduce water shortages.

Match the items listed below with the appropriate choice -On the primary and secondary sewage treatment figure, choose the letter that represents where large floating objects and solids are removed.

Which of the following statements about the Aral Sea is false?

Water that is used for crop irrigation in southern California's Imperial Valley originates as snowmelt in the

Using statistics presented in this chapter, discuss the problem with groundwater contamination in the United States.

MATCHING -On the dilution and decay of degradable wastes figure, choose the zone in which the bacteria have not started the decay of degradable, oxygen-demanding wastes.

A flood happens when water in a stream overflows its normal channel and spills into the adjacent area, called a(n) ____________________.

MATCHING -On the dilution and decay of degradable wastes figure, choose the zone in which the breakdown of degradable wastes by bacteria starts to deplete the dissolved oxygen.

The smart card water manager system that is used in _____has typically reduced water and electricity use, and has reduced household water bills by about _%

The country with the highest percentage of agricultural land irrigated with drip irrigation is ____________________.

All of the following are true about the discharge trading policy except

____________________ are deep underground sources of freshwater found between the porous geological layers of sand, gravel, or bedrock.

The creation of dams and reservoirs has decreased the annual reliable runoff available for human use.

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The majority of the oil pollution of the ocean comes from

Drip irrigation systems can increase crop yields by 20-90%.

Which of the following is the most efficient form of irrigation?

The shrinkage of the Aral Sea has actually altered the climate of the area around it.

List at least five things you are willing to do to help eliminate water waste. As part of your answer explain why these things are important.

About ____ of the 100,000 medium to large lakes in the U.S. suffer from cultural eutrophication.

Global reduction of grain-fed beef consumption would help to reduce water shortages.

Match the items listed below with the appropriate choice -On the primary and secondary sewage treatment figure, choose the letter that represents where large floating objects and solids are removed.

Which of the following statements about the Aral Sea is false?

Water that is used for crop irrigation in southern California's Imperial Valley originates as snowmelt in the

Using statistics presented in this chapter, discuss the problem with groundwater contamination in the United States.

MATCHING -On the dilution and decay of degradable wastes figure, choose the zone in which the bacteria have not started the decay of degradable, oxygen-demanding wastes.

A flood happens when water in a stream overflows its normal channel and spills into the adjacent area, called a(n) ____________________.

MATCHING -On the dilution and decay of degradable wastes figure, choose the zone in which the breakdown of degradable wastes by bacteria starts to deplete the dissolved oxygen.

The smart card water manager system that is used in ___________has typically reduced water and electricity use, and has reduced household water bills by about _______%

The country with the highest percentage of agricultural land irrigated with drip irrigation is ____________________.

All of the following are true about the discharge trading policy except

____________________ are deep underground sources of freshwater found between the porous geological layers of sand, gravel, or bedrock.

The creation of dams and reservoirs has decreased the annual reliable runoff available for human use.

Environmental Problems, Their Causes, and Sustainability

Science, Matter, and Energy

Ecosystems: What Are They and How Do They Work

Biodiversity and Evolution

Biodiversity, Species Interactions, and Population Control

The Human Population and Urbanization

Climate and Biodiversity

Sustaining Biodiversity: the Species Approach

Sustaining Biodiversity: the Ecosystem Approach

Food, Soil, and Pest Management

Geology and Nonrenewable Minerals

Energy

Environmental Hazards and Human Health

Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Ozone Depletion

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Environmental Economics, Politics, and Worldviews

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The smart card water manager system that is used in _____has typically reduced water and electricity use, and has reduced household water bills by about _%