Ch. 14 Quizizz

The increase in Earth's temperature caused by carbon dioxide trapping radiation is

• the greenhouse effect.

• thermal feedback.

• photochemical smog.

• isothermic depletion.

• the anaerobic process.

The amount of energy in fields not yet identified but thought to exist is a

• nonrenewable energy.

• resource.

• potential reserve.

• proven reserve.

• future commodity.

Fossil fuels are

• finite resources.

• unevenly distributed around the world.

• plants and animals buried millions of years ago.

• both finite resources and buried plants and animals.

• All of these are correct.

Which of the following is a hazardous waste?

• PCB oils

• heavy metals

• strong solvents

• cyanides

• All of these are hazardous wastes.

Steel and chemical industries are major water polluters primarily because they

• are major users of municipal sewage systems.

• release runoffs of pesticides.

• require small amounts of water in the manufacturing process.

• generate large amounts of wastewater.

• generate superheated steam.

The World Wildlife Federation claims the world surpassed its sustainable level around

• 2000

• 1960

• 1990

• 1970

• 1980

The United States has relatively large proven reserves of

• coal

• tar sandstone

• natural gas

• petroleum

• all of the above

Which of the following is a pollutant at the local scale?

• sulfur oxides

• carbon monoxide

• chlorofluorocarbons

• carbon dioxide

• acid precipitation

Which of the following is a pollutant at the global scale?

• carbon monoxide

• particulates

• acid precipitation

• carbon dioxide

• sulfur oxides

Preservation is

• maintenance of resources in their present condition.

• breeding programs to rebuild endangered species.

• recycling natural resources.

• invention and diffusion of new agricultural practices.

• the sustainable use and management of natural resources.