environmental policy

Science has no negative impacts on society.

• true

• false

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Which of the following is a way that science has benefitted society?

• medical advances

• new energy resources

• technological advances

• all of these

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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

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Which of the following is a negative consequence of scientific advancements on society?

• increased life expectancy

• increased pollution

• new energy resources

• all of these

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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

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Environmental policy addresses all of the following issues EXCEPT __________.

• air pollution

• water pollution

• natural disasters

• overfishing

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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

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Which of the following is a difficulty associated with environmental protection?

• cost

• unpredictability

• sustainability

• all of these

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Modern environmentalism works with businesses to promote sustainable development.

• true

• false

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Smart growth is an urban planning theory that promotes the development of suburbs surrounding major city centers.

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• false

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