Question 1

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)  has found which of the following to be true?

Accepted Answer

A)   a warming greenhouse gas blanket is growing
B)   sea and air temperatures are rising
C)   various plant and animal species are migrating
D)   all of the choices are correctE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Steve strives for intimacy, personal growth, and ways to contribute to his community, whereas Bill works at "getting ahead" financially. In all likelihood

Accepted Answer

A)   they will be equally happy.
B)   Steve will be happier.
C)   Bill will be happier.
D)   none of the choices are correct.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Brenda has just moved into residence and is starting her first year of university. Which of the following is likely to make her most happy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Getting the beautiful and well-located dorm she wanted.
B)   Meeting her roommates and forming close bonds with them.
C)   Getting an entrance scholarship from the university.
D)   Being sent extra spending money from her parents each month.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

List several ways in which technology can help in sustaining our future.

Accepted Answer

1. Renewable energy sources: Technology ...

Question 5

In 2010, 42 million people were forced to leave their homes because of natural disasters. More than ____ of these displacements were caused by weather-related hazards.

Accepted Answer

A)   36%
B)   53%
C)   79%
D)   90%E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

In 34 Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD)  countries, the richest 10% now average _____ times the income of the poorest 10%.

Accepted Answer

A)   five
B)   six
C)   nine
D)   tenE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

War can be blamed, in part, due to climate change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What are some of the suggestions in the text as to how can we enable sustaining lifestyles?

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Question 9

Increased consumption, such as the burning of coal and oil to generate electricity and heat buildings, has contributed to

Accepted Answer

A)   global warming.
B)   the advance of polar icecaps.
C)   earthquakes becoming more common.
D)   increased birth rates in industrialized nations.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

A source of hope for a sustainable future is

Accepted Answer

A)   increasing technological efficiency.
B)   to educate the masses in third-world countries to consume less.
C)   to decrease the rate at which technology advances.
D)   all of the choices are correct.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following is true regarding public opinion about climate change in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)   Canada has passed a carbon tax on coal
B)   Canada has passed a carbon emissions trading system
C)   Canada has a limited plan that will make polluters pay for excess pollution
D)   The Canadian population accepts the truths of global warming, but does not elect politicians who promote the policies that actively combat global warmingE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

The fact that affluent people often feel as frustrated as those who have less can be understood in terms of

Accepted Answer

A)   the catharsis hypothesis.
B)   the weapons effect.
C)   displacement.
D)   the adaptation-level phenomenon.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

According to the text, various plant and animal species are creeping southward and downward in response to the warming world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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