Question

section 1: multiple choice (1 point each * 10 questions = 10 points) circle the best answer for each question.

1. the environment contains:

a. living things only.
b. nonliving things only.
c. both living and nonliving things.
d. only artificial things.

1. which of the following is not an example of a natural resource?

a. coal
b. sunlight
c. timber
d. plastic

1. which of the following is always a nonrenewable natural resource?

a. wind
b. fresh water
c. oil
d. soil

1. “a testable idea that attempts to explain a phenomenon” is the definition of a:

a. prediction.
b. hypothesis.
c. theory.
d. experiment.

1. a cost - benefit analysis is a(n):

a. study of the factors that influence decisions of buyers and sellers.
b. economy in which the government decides what is made.
c. comparison between what is sacrificed and gained by a specific action.
d. equilibrium between a products supply and its demand.

1. which statement about the relationship between economics and the environment is true?

a. internal and external environmental costs are usually considered equally.
b. long - term effects often receive more weight than short - term effects.
c. harm to the environment can harm economies.
d. the relationship usually receives serious consideration.

1. in making environmental policies, government interacts with:

a. organizations.
b. businesses.
c. citizens.
d. all of the above.

Explanation:

1. The environment encompasses both living (biotic) and non - living (abiotic) components.
2. Plastic is a man - made material, not a natural resource.
3. Oil is a fossil fuel and non - renewable.
4. A hypothesis is a testable idea to explain a phenomenon.
5. Cost - benefit analysis compares what is sacrificed and gained by an action.
6. Environmental harm can negatively impact economies.
7. Governments interact with organizations, businesses, and citizens when making environmental policies.

Answer:

1. C. both living and nonliving things.
2. D. plastic
3. C. oil
4. B. hypothesis.
5. C. comparison between what is sacrificed and gained by a specific action.
6. C. Harm to the environment can harm economies.
7. D. all of the above