lab 10 geog 100

On average, how far do agricultural products travel from farm to plate in the United States? 100 miles 400 miles 800 miles 1100 miles 1400 miles

1400 miles

It has been estimated that confined animal feeding operations contribute to about _____ of world carbon dioxide emissions. 5% 15% 25% 35% 45%

15%

How much garbage does the average person produce in a month? 50 pounds 150 pounds 250 pounds 350 pounds 450 pounds

150 pounds

Today, it takes about ______ Calories of energy to produce about 1 Calorie of food. 2 20 55 90 125

55

Which of the following is not one of the twelve paradigms presented in the text? globalization versus cultural diversity disparities of wealth and resource allocation loss of biodiversity All of the above are part of the twelve paradigms.

All of the above are part of the twelve paradigms.

Although "dry tombing" or capping a landfill after it is full is necessary, what problem can it create? Leachate can break through the lining. The lining does not allow for microorganisms to enter the landfill. Waste becomes more toxic when confined. The lining creates a hazard for landfill workers. Biodegradable waste can remain for decades in a landfill.

Biodegradable waste can remain for decades in a landfill.

___________ would help prevent the creation of leachate. Capping the landfill when it is filled to capacity Using a single-liner system rather than a double-liner system Adding hazardous chemicals to solid waste prior to landfilling Adding oxygen to solid waste prior to landfilling Adding water to solid waste prior to landfilling

Capping the landfill when it is filled to capacity

From Suzuki, Restoring the Balance, which of the following is false regarding the Earth Summit? It was held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. Five Earth Summit agreements about the environment emerged. Forestry issues were not addressed. Biological diversity issues were central to the conference. Suzuki's daughter, Severn at 12 years old, gave a speech where she said, "Make your actions reflect your words."

Forestry issues were not addressed.

When does Cognito Farm use antibiotics on its cattle? Daily to prevent illness. Monthly to prevent illness. Only when they are sick. Weekly to prevent illness. Never

Only when they are sick.

Of the three Rs, which is the most important according to Suzuki? Reduce Recycle Regenerative Reuse

Reduce

Which of the following is incorrect in describing the Deepwater Horizon oil spill? The spill killed over 5000 sea otters, 300,000 birds. The oil spilled from a double-hulled, modern tanker on an assigned route. Complete cleanup of the spill is impossible, and scientists are still finding residual oil. It contaminated and ruined portions of 2400 km (1500 mi.) of coastline. It involved 41.64 million liters (11 million gallons) of oil.

The oil spilled from a double-hulled, modern tanker on an assigned route.

Assuming that renewable energy sources will contribute more and more to power generation in the future, do you expect the growth rates for these renewable energy sources to increase or decrease over the next 30-year period (2000 to 2030)? These growth rates are relative to small absolute numbers. They will most likely decrease as the total contribution by renewables increases. These growth rates will likely stay the same or grow as interest in renewables increases.

These growth rates are relative to small absolute numbers. They will most likely decrease as the total contribution by renewables increases.

Because pollution does not recognize political boundaries, international cooperation is required to solve Earth's environmental problems. In other words, "we are all in this together." True False

True

Each year we add 82 million more people to Earth. True False

True

Which of the following would be considered household hazardous waste? a tire an aluminum can a plastic milk jug an alkaline battery a can of spray paint

a can of spray paint

By how much would solar have to grow to match the current level of hydroelectric power? about 2 times about 10 times about 60 times about 100 times

about 60 times

Assume depletion of nonrenewables requires renewables (excluding combustibles and waste) to account for more than 30% by 2040. What growth rates of renewables must be achieved and by when? 1% annual growth rate 10% annual growth rate at least 15% annual growth rate Current growth rates are sufficient to meet this goal.

at least 15% annual growth rate

Cognito Farm avoids washing chicken carcasses with __________, which is done at many packing plants in the United States. salt water hydrochloric acid calcium carbonate bleach acetic acid

bleach

What is used at Cognito Farm to control fly larvae in the pasture? ultraviolet radiation insect traps chemical pesticides all natural organic pesticides chickens

chickens

What hazardous material do electronics contain, making them important to recycle properly? mercury lead uranium aluminum carbon

lead

What hazardous material do fluorescent light bulbs contain, making it important to dispose of them properly? lead carbon mercury aluminum uranium

mercury

Which source represents 32% of renewables? geothermal solar tide wind none of them

none of them

When our oil supply is depleted, a new material will need to be used to produce _________. plastic glass aluminum cardboard paper

plastic

Which projection has nonrenewables comprising roughly 50% of our energy production in 2050? projection 1 projection 2 both projections neither projection

projection 2

Which energy source's annual growth rate is about four times greater than that of tidal power? geothermal wind solar none of the above

solar

Suzuki says, "Can we combine the descriptive knowledge of modern science with the wisdom of the ancients to create a _____________, a story that includes us all? superplanet economy science worldview

worldview