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- 1. Multiple Choice
Science has no negative impacts on society.
true
false
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a way that science has benefitted society?
medical advances
new energy resources
technological advances
all of these
- 3. Multiple Choice
How has science led to advancements that benefit society?
Science increases the understanding of natural processes, which leads to technological advances
Scientific exploration has led to a social imbalance.
Scientific understanding leads to technological advances, which contribute to environmental degradation.
All of these
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a negative consequence of scientific advancements on society?
increased life expectancy
increased pollution
new energy resources
all of these
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is the main function of environmental policy?
prevent the use of natural resources
reduce human impact on the environment
prevent nature from having a harmful effect on humans
reduce the use of natural resources
- 6. Multiple Choice
Environmental policy addresses all of the following issues EXCEPT __________.
air pollution
water pollution
natural disasters
overfishing
- 7. Multiple Choice
Why is it important for environmental policy to address pollution concerns?
Pollution can have a negative impact on human health.
Pollution is damaging to the environment.
Pollution can cause a reduction in usable natural resources.
All of these
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a difficulty associated with environmental protection?
cost
unpredictability
sustainability
all of these
- 9. Multiple Choice
Modern environmentalism works with businesses to promote sustainable development.
true
false
- 10. Multiple Choice
Smart growth is an urban planning theory that promotes the development of suburbs surrounding major city centers.
true
false
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about the environmental movement is true?
It incorporates the conservation movement.
It is purely a social movement.
It does not include the green movement.
It seeks to address predominantly social issues.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Environmental sociology is concerned with __________.
social factors that lead to environmental problems
legal issues associated with environmental problems
environmental factors that lead to social problems
shaping public opinion on environmental issues
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the EPA most concerned with regarding the enforcement of environmental justice?
Rewarding or punishing parties that comply with, or break environmental laws.
Promoting social justice by advocating for a more just and humane society.
The long term environmental equity between different races, cultures and income levels.
All of these
- 14. Multiple Choice
Land use plannning is best described as___________.
corporate programs that aid in the successful and profitable development of land
a constitutional requirement for development on public lands.
a branch of public policy for ordering and regulating the development of land.
an antiquated policy of prohibiting urban development
- 15. Multiple Choice
The ultimate goal of sustainable development is to ________.
limit the future use of resources
meet current and future resource needs
increase the current use of resources
reduce resource use but increase supplies
- 16. Multiple Choice
Sustainable development and land use plannning are most concerned with ______.
reducing pollution in lagre cities
improving long-term city health
increased use of automobiles
economic stability
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are smart growth tools?
zoning laws
restrictions on development
environmental impact assessments
all of these
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