Question 1

Which of the following energy sources is considered to be most environmentally friendly?&#10;A) Coal&#10;B) Oil&#10;C) Natural gas&#10;D) Wind power

Accepted Answer

Wind power is considered the most environmentally friendly energy source because it does not produce any air or water pollution, does not emit greenhouse gases, and does not require any fuel to be extracted from the earth. Additionally, wind turbines have a relatively small land footprint and can coexist with agricultural activities.

Question 2

Gases that contribute the most to global warming include all except _______.&#10;A) Carbon dioxide&#10;B) Carbon monoxide&#10;C) Nitrous oxide&#10;D) Methane

Accepted Answer

Carbon monoxide does not directly contribute to global warming, as it does not absorb infrared radiation from the Earth's surface. However, it is still a harmful pollutant that can contribute to other environmental and health problems.

Question 3

The green paradox is best defined as _______.&#10;A) The more green energy that is used, the more pollution&#10;B) The more green energy that is used, the less pollution&#10;C) The more planned green energy usage, the more traditional resources are used&#10;D) The more planned green energy usage, the more green energy resources are used

Accepted Answer

The green paradox suggests that the anticipation of future green energy policies can lead to an increase in the use of traditional, polluting resources in the present. This is because resource owners may accelerate extraction before the policies devalue their resources.

Question 4

The Kyoto Protocol is _______&#10;A) Not ratified by the US and China&#10;B) Not ratified by the US and UK&#10;C) A multinational agreement to curb greenhouse gas emissions worldwide&#10;D) Both A and C are correct

Accepted Answer

The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement to curb greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. However, it is not ratified by the US and China, making both options A and C correct. Therefore, the best answer is D.

Question 5

The best possible solution for overfishing is _______&#10;A) Increased reporting of illegal, unreported, and underreported fishing activities&#10;B) Decreased annual fishing quotas for threatened species&#10;C) Increased customer awareness of the need for sustainable fishing levels&#10;D) Increase the price of threatened species in the marketplace

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Question 6

The Hotelling rule states that the smaller the remaining underground stock, the higher is the ________.&#10;A) Pollution associated with extraction&#10;B) Greenhouse gas emission&#10;C) Unit extraction cost&#10;D) Expected loss

Accepted Answer

The Hotelling rule is a theory that predicts how scarce non-renewable resources will be extracted and priced over time. It suggests that as the remaining underground stock of a non-renewable resource decreases, the unit extraction cost will increase. This is because the resource becomes harder and more expensive to extract, requiring more advanced technology and more intensive mining methods. As a result, the price of the resource will also increase to reflect the higher extraction costs. Therefore, the correct answer is C, unit extraction cost.

Question 7

An interesting facet of the Iceland economy is _______&#10;A) All homes are heated with melted ice&#10;B) All homes come equipped with Bj&#246;rk posters&#10;C) All homes are heated with clean energy&#10;D) Shell gas stations are readily available

Accepted Answer

Iceland is known for its use of geothermal energy, which accounts for almost 70% of the country's total energy use. This means that many homes and buildings in Iceland are heated using clean, renewable energy from the earth's natural heat.

Question 8

Opportunities for multinationals catering to a sustainable environment include _______.&#10;A) Creation of new products&#10;B) Creation of new technologies&#10;C) Creation of new alternative energy resources&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Multinationals that cater to a sustainable environment have opportunities to create new products, develop new technologies, and explore new alternative energy resources, among other initiatives. By pursuing these options, they can create value for their stakeholders while contributing to a more environmentally friendly future. Thus, all of the above options are valid opportunities for multinationals in this space.

Question 9

The adverse effects of deforestation include all of the following except _____.&#10;A) Reduction in soil retention capacity&#10;B) Reduction in supply of oxygen&#10;C) Reduction in carbon dioxide&#10;D) Reduction in potential rainfall

Accepted Answer

Deforestation actually leads to an increase in carbon dioxide, as the trees that absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis are removed. This can contribute to climate change. The other options listed (reduction in soil retention capacity, reduction in supply of oxygen, reduction in potential rainfall) are all negative impacts of deforestation.

Question 10

______ is one of the world's leading polluters but has not ratified the _________.&#10;A) France, Treaty of Versailles&#10;B) China, Kyoto Protocol&#10;C) United States, Weathervane Act&#10;D) United Kingdom, Kyoto Protocol

Accepted Answer

China is one of the world's leading polluters but has not ratified the Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The United States has also not ratified the Kyoto Protocol. France and the United Kingdom are both signatories of the Kyoto Protocol. The Weathervane Act is a fictional policy and does not exist in reality.

Question 11

Bauhaus gases are a major contributor to global warming.

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Question 12

Worst case estimates conclude that deforestation annually globally is equal in land mass to Ireland.

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Question 13

Overfishing has been caused by a lack of regulation in the global fisheries market.

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Question 14

Dry cleaners can contribute to environmental contamination around the area where they operate.

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Question 15

The Kyoto Protocol has been successful in decreasing global warming.

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Deck 11: Ethical Questions: Multinationals and Sustainability