Sustainability Exam 1

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. An indicator is:

• a. an observation or calculation that shows the presence or state of a condition or trend.

• b. a numerical quantity that is disputed by scientists studying a community.

• c. the observation or calculation that entirely determines if a state or condition is sustainable.

• d. the aspect of a community that is not sustainable.

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In a community in which there was little development, which of the following sustainability challenges are likely?

• high energy and water consumption

• fertilizer use and run-off

• malnutrition and poor health

• dry conditions and unproductive land

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. A correlation:

• is a relationship between one event or action and another.

• is a concentration measured in units of parts per million.

• occurs when one event or action directly produces another event.

• occurs when two events cause a third event.

How does land degradation affect a community?

• Increases the nutritional value of crops and soil

• Helps provide jobs for the community

• Decreases the ability of land to support crops, livestock or wild species

• Decreases the amount of salt in the soil to improve seed germination.

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An ecological footprint is:

• A measure of human demand on Earth's ecosystems

• A type of carbon footprint

• A method to calculate biodiversity

• A way to track pollution levels

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An Ecological Footprint might be different for a typical teenager in a developed country compared to one in a developing country because:

• Teenagers in developed countries generally have higher consumption rates and access to more resources.

• Teenagers in developing countries have more access to technology and digital resources.

• Teenagers in developed countries have less access to education and healthcare.

• Teenagers in developing countries typically have a larger carbon footprint due to industrial activities.

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Provide an example of a trade-off that relates to environmental pollution in Lake Tapps.

• Increased tourism leading to more pollution

• Improved water quality with reduced recreational activities

• Higher fish population with increased industrial waste

• Enhanced local economy with stricter pollution controls

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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An observation or calculation that is used to show the presence or state of a condition or trend is called what?

• Indicator

• Sustainability

• Land use

• Correlation

What does meeting the present needs of a community without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs mean?

• Sustainability

• Economic growth

• Industrialization

• Urbanization

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Which of the following is an example of a trade-off in sustainability?

• Using renewable energy sources but at a higher initial cost

• Increasing fossil fuel consumption to reduce energy costs

• Maximizing agricultural output without considering environmental impact

• Prioritizing economic growth over environmental protection

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