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C.
Increased growth of vegetation on a global scale
D.
Growth of ice coverage over most of the Earth
E.
Global cooling
94.
What is one way in which CO
2
emissions can be reduced?
A.
Sequester carbon in the lithosphere.
B.
Reduce the number of livestock globally.
C.
Keep ocean temperatures more constant.
D.
Reduce fertilizer use.
E.
Use alternative, renewable sources of energy.
95.
If there are an estimated 84 billion barrels of oil left in a country's reserves, and the rate of production
is 4 billion barrels per year, what is the reserves-to-production ratio of oil for this country?
A.
49 years
B.
33 years
C.
21 years
D.
336 years
E.
500 years
96.
During the Industrial Revolution, much advancement was made in agriculture, which, in turn, pro-
duced increased yields and food security. Which of the following is considered a negative effect of the
Industrial Revolution in relation to agriculture?
A.
Increased use of fossil fuels
B.
Decrease in biodiversity
C.
Increase in monoculture
D.
All of the above
E.
None of the above
97.
The U.S. government has created a section of marine-protected areas (MPAs) off the coast of Califor-
nia from Santa Barbara to Mexico. What is the major goal of creating an MPA?
A.
To protect mineral reserves
B.
To reduce stress on fishery populations and increase biodiversity
C.
To ensure large harvests for fishermen
D.
To protect kelp forests
E.
To increase populations of invertebrates
Questions 98-100 refer to the following answer choices.
A.
National Park Service
B.
Bureau of Land Management
C.
Environmental Protection Agency
D.
Fish and Wildlife Service
E.
Forest Service
98.
Protects resources and supervises use of public lands.
99.
Manages public lands found within national forests and grasslands.
