Unit 3 Flashcard Corrections

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What term describes the total amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere by a person or activity? Options: Ecological footprint, Carbon footprint, Greenhouse effect, Environmental impact

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Carbon footprint

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Which of the following best describes income? Options: The savings accumulated over time, The amount spent on necessities, The money earned by a person or business, The total value of goods produced

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The money earned by a person or business

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What is a characteristic of renewable resources?

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They can be replaced naturally over time

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Fossil fuels are derived from which of the following? Options: The remains of ancient plants and animals, Renewable resources, Nuclear reactions, Mineral deposits

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The remains of ancient plants and animals

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How does industrialization primarily impact production? Options: By reducing the need for labor, By promoting hand-crafted goods, By limiting the types of goods produced, By increasing machine-powered production

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By increasing machine-powered production

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What does gross domestic product (GDP) measure?

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The total value of goods and services produced in a country.

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What is globalization primarily concerned with?

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The process of becoming more connected and dependent around the world

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Which of the following best defines pollution?

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Harmful substances introduced to the environment

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Which of the following describes a nonrenewable resource? A resource that can be replenished, A resource that cannot be replaced after use, A resource that is always available, A resource that is derived from the sun

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A resource that cannot be replaced after use

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What is a natural resource?

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Something found in nature that can be used by people