SCI 200--FINAL MILESTONE UNIT 4 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS

Which of the following describes a natural source of air pollution? During their vacation, Jim and his family drove their car through several national parks. Diesel exhaust from idling school buses is a concern for some parents. Oil refineries on the Gulf Coast release benzene and other volatile organic compounds into the atmosphere. A dust storm in 1983 dumped 1,000 pounds of topsoil onto the city of Melbourne, Australia. Correct Answer A dust storm in 1983 dumped 1,000 pounds of topsoil onto the city of Melbourne, Australia. Which of the following statements is true considering the future of living resources on Earth? It is inherently difficult for scientists to predict long-term environmental impacts. The overexploitation of plant and animal species has been largely corrected. Few of the large mammals on Earth are threatened, but many birds and reptiles are. Technology has already been developed that will help scientists mitigate future concerns. Correct Answer It is inherently difficult for scientists to predict long-term environmental impacts. Benefits of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) include all of the following EXCEPT that __________. decision-makers receive pertinent information before a decision is made business and industry are allowed to self-regulate chances of a project causing environmental harm are reduced public awareness and oversight Correct Answer business and industry are allowed to self-regulate Which statement about the Clean Air Act is FALSE? Lead was added to the list of pollutants under the Clean Air Act in 1987. The Clean Air Act requires the Environmental Protection Agency to list dangerous pollutants. The Clean Air Act sets limits for both stationary and mobile sources of air pollution. Smog is one of the air pollutants listed under the original Clean Air Act in 1970. Correct Answer Smog is one of the air pollutants listed under the original Clean Air Act in 1970. Choose the statement about renewable and nonrenewable energy sources that is NOT true.