A quick review of Unit 7 - Resources and the Enviroment
Questions and Answers
1.
What are resources called that are replaced by natural process at a rate that is at least equal to the rate at which they are used?
A. 
Nonrenewable resources
B. 
Fossil fuels
C. 
Renewable resources
D. 
Minerals
2.
What is the ultimate source of most forms of energy on Earth?
A. 
Fossil fuels
B. 
The sun
C. 
Biomass
D. 
Tidal power
3.
What happens when populations reach the carrying capacity of the environment?
A. 
They stop growing.
B. 
They explode.
C. 
They grow exponentially.
D. 
They outgrow cities.
4.
Which is NOT derived from living things?
A. 
Petroleum
B. 
Coal
C. 
Peat
D. 
Photovoltaic cells
5.
Watch the news report about overpopulation and poverty. Answer the following questions:What is at the heart of mile 12?
A. 
A school.
B. 
A dump.
C. 
A factory.
D. 
A mine.
6.
The pressures of an increasing population combined with a weakening economy is fueling an increase in ______________ and _______________.
A. 
Frustration, anger
B. 
Education, hope
C. 
Crime, corruption
D. 
Jobs, security
7.
Which one of the the following choice is NOT one of the 3 factors that are needed to create stable cities, especially those in mega cities around the world?
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