Question 1

How many gallons of water does it take to make an automobile?
A)50, 000
B)100, 000
C)150, 000
D)200, 000

Accepted Answer

It takes approximately 100,000 gallons of water to produce an automobile, taking into account the water used in the production of materials like steel, plastic, and rubber, as well as the water used in the assembly and painting process.

Question 2

The Interior Department has introduced wolves into
A)Montana, Wyoming, and Nevada
B)Montana, Nevada, and California
C)Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho
D)Wyoming, Nevada, and California

Accepted Answer

The reintroduction of wolves has been focused on Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho, where the wolf population had been largely eradicated in the early 20th century. Nevada and California are not part of the wolf reintroduction program.

Question 3

How many toxic contaminants were targeted by the EPA's 33/50 approach?
A)17
B)33
C)45
D)50

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

How many tons of animal manure does the US generate each year?
A)900 million
B)1 billion
C)1.4 billion
D)2 billion

Accepted Answer

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the US generates approximately 1.4 billion tons of animal manure each year.

Question 5

Who believes that it is immoral to buy the right to polute?
A)Michael J.Fox
B)Michael J.Sandel
C)Garrett Hardin
D)John Rawls

Accepted Answer

The answer of Who believes that it is immoral to...

Question 6

Approximately what proportion of the world's motor vehicles are owned in the United States?
A)15%
B)20%
C)25%
D)35%

Accepted Answer

The United States owns approximately 25% of the world's motor vehicles, reflecting its large population and high vehicle ownership rate per capita.

Question 7

Which approach to environmental protection makes use of direct pubic regulation and control?
A)The regulatory approach
B)The free market approach
C)The conscription approach
D)The preservation approach

Accepted Answer

The regulatory approach involves direct public regulation and control, typically in the form of government agencies setting and enforcing rules and standards for environmental protection. This approach is often seen as necessary for ensuring that private actors do not prioritize profits over environmental concerns. The free market approach, in contrast, relies on market forces to incentivize environmentally friendly behavior through mechanisms such as pricing carbon emissions. The conscription approach and preservation approach are not recognized approaches to environmental protection.

Question 8

Two popular answers to the question of who should pay the costs of pollution are
A)The taxpayers and industry
B)The Government and industry
C)Those responsible for it and the Government
D)Those responsible for it and those who would benefit from protection and restoration

Accepted Answer

The best answer is D because it holds those responsible for pollution accountable for its costs and requires those who benefit from the protection and restoration of the environment to contribute to its funding. This approach promotes responsibility and fairness while also incentivizing companies to adopt more sustainable practices. Additionally, it reduces the burden on taxpayers and the government while ensuring that the costs of pollution are not externalized onto the environment and future generations.

Question 9

What proportion of U.S.waters fail to meet the 1972 standards for being safe for fishing and swimming?
A)1/3
B)2/3
C)3/4
D)4/5

Accepted Answer

According to a report by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2016, only 33% of U.S. waters were considered safe for swimming and fishing, meaning that 67% or approximately 2/3 of U.S. waters fail to meet the 1972 standards. Therefore, the best choice is B, which is 2/3.

Question 10

Who has probably profited more than any other group from treating the environment as a free good?
A)Business
B)Consumers
C)Government
D)Activists

Accepted Answer

Businesses have often pursued profit at the cost of environmental degradation, exploiting natural resources and polluting the environment without paying the true cost of their actions. This has allowed them to profit from treating the environment as a free good, while passing on the negative consequences to society and future generations.

Question 11

The belief that natural resources are free and limitless encourages
A)Conservation
B)Preservation
C)Wasteful consumption of them
D)Waste management

Accepted Answer

The belief that natural resources are free and limitless leads to wasteful consumption of them as people do not feel the need to use them carefully or conserve them.

Question 12

Of the 18,000 objects orbiting Earth, how many are rubbish?
A)12,000
B)14, 100
C)16,500
D)17, 100

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

How many gallons of rainwater does America use for every 60 returned by nature?
A)50
B)65
C)75
D)80

Accepted Answer

America uses 75 gallons of rainwater for every 60 gallons returned by nature, indicating a consumption rate that exceeds natural replenishment.

Question 14

In a case in Thailand what was worth 75% more when left to provide natural resources rather than be converted into a fish farm?
A)A mangrove swamp
B)A lake
C)A freshwater estuary
D)A scenic pond

Accepted Answer

Mangrove swamps are valuable for providing habitats for many species of fish and other wildlife, as well as for their ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and protect coastlines from storm surges. It has been estimated that the economic value of a mangrove forest left intact is about 75% higher than if it were converted into a fish farm.

Question 15

Which virus is responsible for the decline of the wolf population in Yellowstone Park?
A)Retrovirus
B)Herpesvirus
C)Parvovirus
D)Ebolavirus

Accepted Answer

Parvovirus is known to affect canines, including wolves, and has been linked to population declines in Yellowstone Park due to its impact on wolf health and survival.

Question 16

Which industry exemplifies Hardin's point about the tragedy of the commons?
A)Car manufacturing
B)International fishing
C)International steel production
D)Clothing manufacturing

Accepted Answer

International fishing exemplifies Hardin's point about the tragedy of the commons because fish in the ocean are a shared resource that is not owned by anyone, making it difficult to regulate and control fishing practices. This often leads to overfishing, depletion of fish stocks, and damages to the marine ecosystem. Without proper management and regulation, each fisherman tries to catch as much fish as possible to maximize their profits, leading to a tragedy of the commons where everyone loses in the long run.

Question 17

How many pounds of hazardous materials enter the air each year?
A)20 million
B)90 milllion
C)2 billion
D)9 billion

Accepted Answer

According to data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), approximately 2 billion pounds of hazardous materials are released into the air each year in the United States. Option A and B are too low and Option D is too high.

Question 18

Which gas is responsible for the greenhouse effect?
A)H₂SO₄
B)H₂O
C)CO
D)CO₂

Accepted Answer

CO₂, or carbon dioxide, is the most well-known gas responsible for the greenhouse effect. This gas traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere and contributes to global warming.

Question 19

When was the Clean Water Act passed?
A)1965
B)1972
C)1979
D)1982

Accepted Answer

The Clean Water Act was passed in 1972.

Question 20

The United States farm population is now around
A)2%
B)8%
C)12%
D)16%

Accepted Answer

The farm population in the United States is approximately 2%, reflecting the small percentage of people directly involved in agriculture today.

Quiz 7: The Environment

How many gallons of water does it take to make an automobile?

The Interior Department has introduced wolves into

How many toxic contaminants were targeted by the EPA's 33/50 approach?

How many tons of animal manure does the US generate each year?

Who believes that it is immoral to buy the right to polute?

Approximately what proportion of the world's motor vehicles are owned in the United States?

Which approach to environmental protection makes use of direct pubic regulation and control?

Two popular answers to the question of who should pay the costs of pollution are

What proportion of U.S.waters fail to meet the 1972 standards for being safe for fishing and swimming?

Who has probably profited more than any other group from treating the environment as a free good?

The belief that natural resources are free and limitless encourages

Of the 18,000 objects orbiting Earth, how many are rubbish?

How many gallons of rainwater does America use for every 60 returned by nature?

In a case in Thailand what was worth 75% more when left to provide natural resources rather than be converted into a fish farm?

Which virus is responsible for the decline of the wolf population in Yellowstone Park?

Which industry exemplifies Hardin's point about the tragedy of the commons?

How many pounds of hazardous materials enter the air each year?

Which gas is responsible for the greenhouse effect?

When was the Clean Water Act passed?

The United States farm population is now around