Human Impact on the Environment Test

Which of the following alternative energy technologies is most likely to be used to power a car?

• wind

• geothermal

• biofuel

• hydropower

Most of the costs associated with using renewable resources are due to _______.

• lack of availability/infrastructure

• global warming

• atmospheric pollution

• overuse of resources

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Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource? coal oil gas water

• coal

• oil

• water

• gas

How will a global dependence on fossil fuels lead to international security risks.

• It will cause a decrease in demands for fossil fuels and an increase in the supply.

• It will lead to increased competition over the limited resources.

• It will lead to a decrease in fuel prices.

• It will decrease pollution levels in urban areas.

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Which of the following is true about biofuels?

• They are made from plant materials and animal fats.

• They are made by directly harnessing energy from the sun.

• They use energy from water.

• They use energy from the Earth’s core.

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Explain how resource availability can affect the stability of a society. Select two.

• Societies are more stable when there is a sustainable supply of resources.

• It contributes to the participation of each member of the society in all processes.

• It leads to an externally controlled society.

• Decreases in resources increases economic stability.

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The use of nonrenewable resources can help sustain (keep them where they are) poverty levels.

• True

• False

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What is an advantage to alternative energy technology?

• Using alternative energy technology increases the demand for fossil fuels.

• Most alternative energy technologies use nonrenewable resources.

• Alternative energy technology can reduce the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels.

• There is no advantage to using an alternative energy technology.

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Which of the following aspects of modern society (for humans) is the least affected by limiting factors?

• location

• health

• behavior

• stability

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Which of the following is a possible cost of using NONrenewable resources?

• loss of animal species

• land degradation

• lower availability of freshwater

• all of the above

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