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ENVR 1301 FINAL ACTUAL
QUESTIONS 2026 WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
Farmers prefer a long, light rain after a long drought, instead of
sudden downpour, because long, light rain permits better -
correct answer-infiltration
The greatest cause of topsoil loss around the world is - correct
answer-erosion
Planting rows of trees or shrubs around the periphery of a
plowed field are long established farming practices that -
correct answer-decrease wind erosion and increase soil
moisture
In Washington state, farmers grow wheat on steep sloped hills.
What agricultural practice might be the best benefit in this
region? - correct answer-contour of strip farming
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Overgrazing by cattle primarily contributes to desertification by:
- correct answer-promoting erosion and loss of rooted plant
cover
For most of human history, before the industrial revolution, the
major source of energy has been - correct answer-muscle
power
The early industrial revolution primarily relied on fossil fuels to -
correct answer-generate steam
In the US today, 2 sources that provide the most energy are: -
correct answer-coal and oil
The most clean burning fossil fuel today is - correct answer-
natural gas
The greatest demand for electricity would occur in homes in
Austin: - correct answer-about noon during a hot summer
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What energy source is most likely to lead to thermal pollution -
correct answer-a coal-fired power plant
Fossil Fuels represent - correct answer-a large amount of
biomass buried and 'cooked' m=over millions of years
What will increase the US demand for foreign oil? - correct
answer-decreasing the price of a gallon of gas.
The process of fracking involves: - correct answer-using high-
pressure fluids to fracture gas-rich shale deposits far
underground.
The greatest environmental damage results from the harvesting
and burning of - correct answer-coal
The country with the highest per capita emission of carbon is -
correct answer-USA
ENVR 1301 FINAL ACTUAL
QUESTIONS 2026 WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
Farmers prefer a long, light rain after a long drought, instead of
sudden downpour, because long, light rain permits better -
correct answer-infiltration
The greatest cause of topsoil loss around the world is - correct
answer-erosion
Planting rows of trees or shrubs around the periphery of a
plowed field are long established farming practices that -
correct answer-decrease wind erosion and increase soil
moisture
In Washington state, farmers grow wheat on steep sloped hills.
What agricultural practice might be the best benefit in this
region? - correct answer-contour of strip farming
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Overgrazing by cattle primarily contributes to desertification by:
- correct answer-promoting erosion and loss of rooted plant
cover
For most of human history, before the industrial revolution, the
major source of energy has been - correct answer-muscle
power
The early industrial revolution primarily relied on fossil fuels to -
correct answer-generate steam
In the US today, 2 sources that provide the most energy are: -
correct answer-coal and oil
The most clean burning fossil fuel today is - correct answer-
natural gas
The greatest demand for electricity would occur in homes in
Austin: - correct answer-about noon during a hot summer
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What energy source is most likely to lead to thermal pollution -
correct answer-a coal-fired power plant
Fossil Fuels represent - correct answer-a large amount of
biomass buried and 'cooked' m=over millions of years
What will increase the US demand for foreign oil? - correct
answer-decreasing the price of a gallon of gas.
The process of fracking involves: - correct answer-using high-
pressure fluids to fracture gas-rich shale deposits far
underground.
The greatest environmental damage results from the harvesting
and burning of - correct answer-coal
The country with the highest per capita emission of carbon is -
correct answer-USA
