Problemset Chapter 2 Quiz

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Question 1 Why has food production increased despite a net degradation in soil?
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The productivity of the land being used has increased, so more Correct
food is being produced.
The widespread use of fertilizers enables more food to be grown Incorrect
than in previous years.
Countries such as the US have programs that reward farmers who Incorrect
practice soil conservation techniques.
Farmers are developing more cropland from wilderness areas than Incorrect
ever before.

Question 2 What is the current relationship between soil erosion and the productivity of
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Soil erosion is being combated by environmental programs, but Correct
crop production has stagnated due to overuse of the land.
Soil erosion is on the rise but crop production is rising due to Incorrect
technological advances in farming.
Soil erosion is decreasing due to increases in techniques to replace Incorrect
soil, but crop production remains stagnant.
Soil erosion is rising astronomically as crop production rises. Incorrect

Question 3 Why are land reform and price policy methods of controlling land erosion
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These policies would change land ownership laws or raise the Correct
price of food.
These problems would require the cooperation of scientists, Incorrect
economists and politicians.
These policies require the use of advanced technology. Incorrect
 These policies would require a drastic change in farming methods. Incorrect

Question 4 Why is increasing the efficiency of irrigation important to sustainable water usage?
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Agriculture is the most inefficient use of water, but accounts for the Correct
most water usage worldwide.
The use of water by people in cities and towns would be offset by Incorrect
an increase in irrigation efficiency.
Increasing the efficiency of irrigation would help to replace the Incorrect
groundwater being used at a faster rate.
Political and social conflicts would diminish if the process of Incorrect
irrigation was more efficient.

Question 5 Why is the consumption of bottled water a concern?

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Bottled water is a habit of affluent people that is costly both Correct
ecologically and economically.
Bottled water is a source of safe drinking water that is not available Incorrect
to less affluent peoples.
Bottled water minimizes the need for municipalities and local Incorrect
governments to demand strict control of the water supply.
Bottled water contributes to water shortages by causing consumers Incorrect
to hoard water.

Question 6 Which of the following is a controversial policy to increase the supply of good
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privatizing the management and distribution of the water supply Correct
replacing inefficient irrigation systems with drip irrigation Incorrect
increasing the production of bottled water Incorrect
importing grain and other foodstuffs to decrease water needs Incorrect

Question 7 Why is the destruction of tropical forests so devastating?

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Tropical forests are considered a non-renewable resource due to Correct
the amount of time it takes for reforestation to occur.
Tropical forests cover much less of the surface of the earth than Incorrect
other types of forests and are eliminated faster as a result.
Tropical forests contain the habitats of the vast majority of life on Incorrect
earth.
Tropical forests are the primary source of income for many Incorrect
corporations and businesses.

Question 8 The acronym HIPPCO can be used to explain which of the following scenarios?
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the loss of species living in the rainforest Correct
the loss of soil due to erosion Incorrect
the impact of soil salinization on crop supplies Incorrect
the impact of smog on the asthma rate Incorrect

Question 9 Which of the following has been used successfully to address the issue of
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setting aside virgin land as nature preserves or national parks Correct
informing the public about the economic benefits of preserving Incorrect
species
developing laws to prohibit the overuse of the land Incorrect
urging people to take a spiritual view of the sanctity of life Incorrect

Question 10 What is the main barrier to promoting biodiversity and sustainable use of tropical
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Politics – more money is gained through unsustainable use. Correct
 Culture – people refuse to change their views of how the tropical Incorrect
forests should be used.
Technology – there is a lack of knowledge about how to best save Incorrect
the tropical forests.
Agriculture – farmers demand the use of this land to increase food Incorrect
production.

Question 11 Which of the following is a social justice problem related to addressing the
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Disadvantaged people are more likely to live in areas where Correct
efficient waste removal is unlikely or nonexistent.
Sanctions against improper waste removal punish the poor more Incorrect
stringently than those with more economic resources.
Poor people usually do not have the political savvy to lobby for Incorrect
better waste removal efforts in their communities.
The poor rely on industries that are the biggest producers of waste. Incorrect

Question 12 What is ironic about the increasing use of powerful herbicides and pesticides?
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Widespread pesticide usage is producing strains of insects that are Correct
resistant to pesticides, making their use obsolete.
As more pesticides are used on food supplies, toxic chemicals build Incorrect
up in the tissues of humans and animals, causing illness.
Chemical usage on crops causes runoff into streams and rivers, Incorrect
resulting in the death of aquatic animals and plants.
Workers and children are being exposed to stronger pesticides Incorrect
than ever before, resulting in increased incidences of poisoning.

Question 13 Which of the following is a significant barrier to using dematerialization to reduce

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the lack of impetus to transform from a consumption based society Correct
the availability of funds for recycling and reuse programs Incorrect
 political pressure to continue the status quo regarding Incorrect
environmental issues
the popularity of incineration as a method of eliminating waste Incorrect

Question 14 What is the significance of the NPP?

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It shows the amount of energy resources available in the world for Correct
consumption.
It shows how efficiently technology replaces non-renewable Incorrect
resources.
It reveals gaps in the food chain created by human manipulation of Incorrect
the environment.
It explains the ratio between polluted earth and non-polluted earth. Incorrect

Question 15 Why are the conditions of the Netherlands fallacy impossible to sustain?
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The effect of humans totally controlling the environment will lead to Correct
a drastic loss in biodiversity.
Assuming that all countries will cooperate in order to lessen their Incorrect
impact is unrealistic.
As more countries try to minimize their environmental impact, the Incorrect
overall effect will lessen.
It is implausible for every country in the world to import more than Incorrect
they produce.