ENV 101
FINAL EXAM
Southern New Hampshire University
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1
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Cassie pulled a boat onto the ice and adjusted its sails. Once she got started, she would be able to steer, change
direction, and control her speed with a few twists of the ropes. Giving the boat a mighty heave across the ice, Cassie
jumped in.
What kind of energy would Cassie use to power the boat?
Geothermal
●
Hydroelectric
●
Wind
Solar
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RATIONALE
This is an example of a wind energy source because it involves harnessing wind currents.
Solar energy involves heat and energy captured directly from the Sun. Geothermal energy involves using hot water
from below Earth’s surface to produce steam in order to generate electricity. Hydroelectric energy involves the
movement of water to spin turbines and generate electricity.
CONCEPT
→ Renewable Energy
2
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Which statement about the efforts to address water pollution in the United States is true?
The states with highly polluted bodies of water have seen great
improvements.
The Clean Water Act protected water sources but did not
● address eliminating the discharge of pollutants.
Only a small percentage of waterways are considered clean.
●
Earth Day was originally established with a sole focus on protecting
● waterways.
RATIONALE
Since the enactment of the Clean Water Act of 1972 and its 1987 Amendment, the most severely polluted bodies of
water have been substantially improved and cleaned.
Around 50% of the waterways in the United States are considered clean. The Clean Water Act initially focused on point
source water pollution. The focus of Earth Day is ecological stewardship.
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FINAL EXAM
Southern New Hampshire University
Actual Questions & Verified Answers with Rationales
100% Guarantee Pass
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MILESTONE 25/25
25/25 that's 100% RETAKE
25 questions were answered correctly.
1
●
Cassie pulled a boat onto the ice and adjusted its sails. Once she got started, she would be able to steer, change
direction, and control her speed with a few twists of the ropes. Giving the boat a mighty heave across the ice, Cassie
jumped in.
What kind of energy would Cassie use to power the boat?
Geothermal
●
Hydroelectric
●
Wind
Solar
●
RATIONALE
This is an example of a wind energy source because it involves harnessing wind currents.
Solar energy involves heat and energy captured directly from the Sun. Geothermal energy involves using hot water
from below Earth’s surface to produce steam in order to generate electricity. Hydroelectric energy involves the
movement of water to spin turbines and generate electricity.
CONCEPT
→ Renewable Energy
2
●
Which statement about the efforts to address water pollution in the United States is true?
The states with highly polluted bodies of water have seen great
improvements.
The Clean Water Act protected water sources but did not
● address eliminating the discharge of pollutants.
Only a small percentage of waterways are considered clean.
●
Earth Day was originally established with a sole focus on protecting
● waterways.
RATIONALE
Since the enactment of the Clean Water Act of 1972 and its 1987 Amendment, the most severely polluted bodies of
water have been substantially improved and cleaned.
Around 50% of the waterways in the United States are considered clean. The Clean Water Act initially focused on point
source water pollution. The focus of Earth Day is ecological stewardship.
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