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1. Choose the best answer.  Increased use of renewable energy can be encouraged by

1. A. Continuous creativity and innovation in scientific research of renewable energy

B. Providing incentives to foster scientific research of renewable energy

C. Using technological, economic and political tools to solve the problems associated with the efficient use of renewable energy

D. Options A and B above

E. Options A, B and C above

2. Including the harmful environmental and health costs in the market prices of goods and services is referred to as ___________

A. full cost pricing

B. discount economics

C. immediate gratification

D. shifting costs

E. none of the above

Which is a sustainability goal?

A.fossil fuel waste

B.pollution prevention

C.population growth

D.extinction of species

E.none of the above

3. Benefits of green roofs include all of these except ___________________ 

A. Reduced energy costs.

B. Increase in the heat island effect.

C. Cooler buildings.

D. Reduced storm water run off.

4. One reason biodiversity is such an important aspect of sustainability is that it ____.

A. is the ultimate source of energy for plants

B. Increases ecotourism in less developed countries

C. maintains a ready supply of new materials for water, soil, and food

D. provides vital ecosystem services through the interactions among species and keeps any population from growing too large

E. makes life less susceptible to constant adaptation and changing environmental conditions

5. Which of these best explains an unsustainable practice?

A. Growing food in your backyard using organic practices.

B. Riding your bike or car pooling to class.

C. Driving your new truck to work when there are other options

D. Using solar power to cook your food and heat your house.

E. Riding the public bus to class when there are other options. 

6. Toxic chemicals in e-waste are polluting the environment and endangering human health.  Which of these options is the best long-term solution to this problem?

A. Require manufacturers to offer free recycling programs.

B. Require manufacturers to make their products easier to be recycled.

C. Setup more non-profit recycling centers in local communities.

D. Require manufacturers not to use hazardous and toxic chemicals.

E. None of the above.