Reading Quiz 8

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A thin layer of gas that protects the earth from excessive ultraviolet radiation from the sun is: A. Oxygen. B. Methane. C. Carbon dioxide. D. Ozone.

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Life-cycle analysis involves: A. Collecting information regarding the lifelong environmental impact of a product, from extraction to disposal. B. Reducing recycling costs for disposable products. C. Accurately recording the production costs at each stage of a product's life cycle. D. Increasing productivity while improving the environment.

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Natural capital refers to the world's: A. Supply of geology, soil, air, water and all living things. B. Combined stock ownership. C. Supply of sustainable developers. D. Combined capital investments.

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Reasons for the destruction of rain forests include: A. Commercial logging. B. Conversion of forests to plantations. C. Cattle ranching. D. All of the above.

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Sustainable development: A. Balances economic and environmental considerations. B. Gives precedence to present needs over future needs. C. Meets the needs of the present while compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. D. Gives precedence to environmental over economic considerations.

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The amount of land and water a human population needs to produce the resources it consumes and to absorb its wastes given prevailing technology is called: A. Technological innovation. B. Consumption footprint. C. Sustainable development. D. Ecological footprint.

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Which of the following statements accurately describe the role of chief sustainability officer? A. Supervises staff across functional areas. B. Requires strong interpersonal skills. C. Typically reports to the CEO. D. All of the above.

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Which of the following statements is not true about arable land? Soil erosion has threatened many of the arable lands. Over 20 percent of the irrigated lands in developing countries have been salinized. Poor farming practices have caused arable lands to turn into deserts. It is a nonrenewable resource.

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Which of these factors has accelerated the current ecological crisis? A. Rapid industrialization. B. Population reduction. C. World income equality. D. All of the above.

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Which stage of corporate environmental responsibility focuses on the full life cycle of a product? A. Clean technology stage. B. Pollution prevention stage. C. Product stewardship stage. D. Green management stage.