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According to the passage, what is one of the major threats associated with climate change?
According to the passage, what is one of the major threats associated with climate change?
- Rapid human population growth
- Disappearing glaciers and snowfields that threaten water supplies (correct)
- Lack of access to safe drinking water worldwide
- Increased air pollution in newly industrializing areas
What is the primary cause for the transition to slower population growth rates in most countries?
What is the primary cause for the transition to slower population growth rates in most countries?
- Higher mortality rates among children under 5 years old
- Improved healthcare and education for girls (correct)
- Reduced air pollution in newly industrializing areas
- Increased access to safe drinking water and sanitation
What is the estimated number of people that could be living under conditions of lack of access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation by 2025?
What is the estimated number of people that could be living under conditions of lack of access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation by 2025?
- 1.1 billion people
- 2.2 billion people
- 7.7 billion people
- ¾ of the world's population (correct)
What is the estimated number of metric tons of air pollutants (excluding CO2) released each year?
What is the estimated number of metric tons of air pollutants (excluding CO2) released each year?
Which of the following is not mentioned as a major theme in environmental science according to the passage?
Which of the following is not mentioned as a major theme in environmental science according to the passage?
Which of the following statements about the impact of air pollution is true according to the passage?
Which of the following statements about the impact of air pollution is true according to the passage?
What is the main environmental problem associated with the Navajo Generating Station?
What is the main environmental problem associated with the Navajo Generating Station?
Which source(s) of pollution were directly attributed to the Navajo Generating Station?
Which source(s) of pollution were directly attributed to the Navajo Generating Station?
Why was the Navajo Generating Station considered one of Arizona's worst polluters?
Why was the Navajo Generating Station considered one of Arizona's worst polluters?
What did Wangari Maathai imply by calling for a shift in humanity's thinking?
What did Wangari Maathai imply by calling for a shift in humanity's thinking?
How much of Arizona's electricity production was dependent on the Navajo Generating Station?
How much of Arizona's electricity production was dependent on the Navajo Generating Station?
What was the main goal of the Navajo Tribe regarding the development of green jobs?
What was the main goal of the Navajo Tribe regarding the development of green jobs?
What does the term 'throughput' refer to in the context of resource consumption?
What does the term 'throughput' refer to in the context of resource consumption?
What is the 'tragedy of the commons' as described in the text?
What is the 'tragedy of the commons' as described in the text?
What is the definition of 'sustainable development' provided in the text?
What is the definition of 'sustainable development' provided in the text?
What is the relationship between fighting poverty and protecting the environment?
What is the relationship between fighting poverty and protecting the environment?
What is the main purpose of the text?
What is the main purpose of the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a key aspect of sustainability?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a key aspect of sustainability?
What is the primary energy source currently used in industrialized countries?
What is the primary energy source currently used in industrialized countries?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a cost of extracting and using fossil fuels?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a cost of extracting and using fossil fuels?
What did Aldo Leopold observe as a great challenge in conservation?
What did Aldo Leopold observe as a great challenge in conservation?
Which of the following is an example of a cleaner, renewable energy resource mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is an example of a cleaner, renewable energy resource mentioned in the text?
What term is used in the text to refer to the services or resources provided by environmental systems?
What term is used in the text to refer to the services or resources provided by environmental systems?
Who was the winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize mentioned in the text?
Who was the winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize mentioned in the text?
What is the primary factor causing the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels over the past 200 years?
What is the primary factor causing the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels over the past 200 years?
What is one of the major themes of environmental science?
What is one of the major themes of environmental science?
What is the expected range of global temperature increase compared to 1990 levels if current trends continue?
What is the expected range of global temperature increase compared to 1990 levels if current trends continue?
Which of the following is not listed as a component of environmental quality in the text?
Which of the following is not listed as a component of environmental quality in the text?
What is the current level of atmospheric carbon dioxide, according to the text?
What is the current level of atmospheric carbon dioxide, according to the text?
Which of the following is not mentioned in the text as a consequence of climate change?
Which of the following is not mentioned in the text as a consequence of climate change?
