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B.
Less waste in benthic environments
C.
Reduction in fossil fuel use
D.
Increased consumption of wild populations
E.
Elimination of long-line fishing
10.
Which of the following is one way to encourage businesses and people to use sustainable practices
through monetary support?
A.
A green tax
B.
Marketable emissions permits
C.
Subsidies
D.
Laws and regulations
E.
Imports and exports
11.
Which of the following factors did NOT contribute to the Dust Bowl in the United States?
A.
No-till agriculture
B.
Removal of vegetation cover
C.
Soil erosion
D.
Desertification
E.
Drought
12.
The genetically engineered golden rice has been developed to do which of the following?
A.
Resist the harm caused by frost
B.
Provide vitamin A
C.
Resist pests
D.
Have long-lasting freshness
E.
Produce more seeds
13.
What is the role of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act in
relation to mining sites?
A.
It mandates that mining activities must not change the contour of the land.
B.
It states that mined land must be restored after the closing of the mine.
C.
It sets limits on the amount of resources that can be harvested at any given time.
D.
It established a tax-and-response process for hazardous waste.
E.
It gives mining companies full control over the land on which they mine.
14.
What is the goal of marine-protected areas?
A.
Create areas where fishermen can fish without regulation
B.
Establish a protected area in the ocean where resources are allowed to be extracted
C.
Reduce stresses on fisheries by restricting some activities
D.
Create zones for use in aquaculture
E.
Eliminate fishing in the ocean altogether
15.
Which of the following is a way city planning can reduce human impact on the environment?
A.
Build efficient highway infrastructure
B.
Create a downtown area that is spread out
