government chapter 20

The act of saving energy by reducing a service is called

energy conservation

Saving energy but keeping the same level of service is called

energy efficiency

All of the following are global environmental concerns except:

global cooling

All of the following are true of global environmental concerns except:

global environmental concerns are largely caused by a shift in natural phenomena

When the amount of carbon dioxide increases in the atmosphere and traps solar radiation which then increases the atmosphere's temperature, it is called the:

greenhouse effect

All of the following are potential consequences of global climate change (global warming) except:

more areas that can now grow crops

Which of the following is the most used source for energy globally?

oil

Which of the following is an example of energy efficiency?

switching to a florescent light bulb from a incandescent light bulb

When some countries are able to better produce energy than other countries it leads to all of the following except?

A worse economy for the country that has to buy its energy from other countries

What school of thought believes that humanity will adapt to meet current needs through innovation and technology to achieve sustainability?

Anti-Malthusian

What do all views on sustainability have in common?

Global population is outpacing food production.

How much economic growth can be allowed in order to adhere to the principle of sustainable development?

Growth can occur as long as the resources that are needed to maintain life and prosperity are not depleted.

Why does the Neo-Malthusian school believe that there may be long-term strains on a country's economy?

They focus on the concept of the necessity of maintaining a sustainable population, as a too high populace may hamper economic growth.

Which group argued that using the resources we have more wisely and efficiently could lead to sustainable development?

Bruntland Commission

The most important global agreement regarding the environment is widely considered to be the:

Kyoto Protocol