CUMULATIVE EXAM REVIEW (2)

Permits in the cap and dividend policy are issued for _______ production. a. carbon dioxide b. timber c. water pollution d. plastic

a. carbon dioxide

Which of the following is a negative consequence of scientific advancements on society? a. increased life expectancy b. increased pollution c. new energy resources d. all of the above

b. increased pollution

The trend of declining ecosystem resource availability and increasing demand for these resources can best be countered by _______. a. increasing the supply of ecosystem resources b. decreasing the demand for ecosystem resources c. applying sustainable development practices d. developing new technologies for resource collection

c. applying sustainable development practices

Which of the following is a cause of poverty? a. lack of education c. shifts in family structure b. racial and gender discrimination d. all of the above

d. all of the above

All of the following are common examples of alternative energy sources except __________ power. A. hydroelectric B. nuclear C. solar D. wind

B. nuclear

Latin America is home to more than half of the world's __________. A. land area B. rainforests C. glaciers D. deserts

B. rainforests

What is a significant and widespread criticism of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF)? A. Many countries are so deeply in debt that they have no hope of ever repaying their loans. B. These organizations are not making enough loans to alleviate poverty around the world. C. Despite many health care programs, no significant gains in life expectancy have been made since the bank was founded. D. These organizations have not stepped in to reduce payments when natural disasters occur.

A. Many countries are so deeply in debt that they have no hope of ever repaying their loans.

Critics of the World Bank point out that it has not freed the world from poverty; however, advocates claim that World Bank projects have contributed to increases in __________ in developing countries. A. adult literacy and life expectancy B. military defense and police security C. women's rights and economic autonomy D. financial literacy and job opportunities

A. adult literacy and life expectancy

Although mining and logging are crucial to the Canadian economy, they also __________. A. have negative effects on the environment B. have positive effects on the environment C. cause political conflicts with Mexico D. cause political conflicts with the United States

A. have negative effects on the environment

What is the purpose of maquiladoras? A. to manufacture finished goods for export to the US B. to grow foods to sell in Mexican markets C. to refine oil and petroleum products, such as gasoline D. to provide banking and financial services to people living in Mexico

A. to manufacture finished goods for export to the US

Which of the following Latin American countries is known for its vast natural resources and has the highest GDP and fastest-growing economy? A. Colombia B. Venezuela C. Brazil D. Argentina

C. Brazil

Which of the following cities would most likely experience issues with acid rain? A. a city with urban heat island problems B. a city with a large degree of hot pollution C. a city with high levels of vehicle emissions D. a city with a contaminated water system

C. a city with high levels of vehicle emissions

Canada and the United States both have large quantities of oil and __________. A. diamonds B. nickel C. natural gas D. zinc

C. natural gas

Why did the United States economy become the blueprint for international economic structures following World War II? A. All countries were declaring themselves democracies. B. Germany declared the United States the world leader. C. The United States actually had no influence after World War II, because it was recovering from the war. D. At the time, the United States supplied the world with food, goods, and money, giving it tremendous influence over other nations.

D. At the time, the United States supplied the world with food, goods, and money, giving it tremendous influence over other nations.

In which region does most of the world's deforestation (about 60%) occur? A. North America B. Africa C. Asia D. Latin America

D. Latin America

In recent years, most illegal drugs have entered the US through __________; in the 1980s, most came from __________. A. Guatemala . . . Costa Rica B. Canada . . . Colombia C. Costa Rica . . . Guatemala D. Mexico . . . Colombia

D. Mexico . . . Colombia

How has technology impacted globalization? A. Technology plays no role in globalization. B. Technology currently does not affect globalization, but developing technology will contribute to globalization one day. C. Technology hurts globalization by lengthening the time it takes to spread new ideas. D. Technology connects people around the world, making it easy to spread information and ideas.

D. Technology connects people around the world, making it easy to spread information and ideas.

The primary purpose of the Bretton Woods Conference was to __________. A. find ways to help the poorest economies of the world B. create a world bank that individuals and companies around the world could utilize for global financial transactions C. form an international peace organization designed to prevent future conflict D. discuss the prevention of future global economic depressions, as well as strategies to rebuild Europe after WWII

D. discuss the prevention of future global economic depressions, as well as strategies to rebuild Europe after WWII

What percentage of people in Latin America live in cities? A. very few, less than 10% B. about 25% C. about 50% D. the vast majority, more than 75%

D. the vast majority, more than 75%

Most air pollution in US and Canadian cities is caused by __________. A. logging and clear-cutting B. water runoff from farms C. mining for minerals D. vehicle and industrial emissions

D. vehicle and industrial emissions

Energy efficiency strategies are based on the assumption that consumers will be willing to pay more in exchange for reduced energy use. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

F

Governments and businesses have little impact on the environment. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

F

It is unlikely that the United States will have further turning points in environmental policy, as most important issues have already been addressed. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

F

People who live in the inner city have an easier time finding higher paying jobs. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

F

An understanding of how human activity affects the environment is important for environmental policy makers. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

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