1. If society wishes to embark on a transition to more sustainable living, there
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1. If society wishes to embark on a transition to more sustainable living, there are several mechanisms available such as
technological innovation
substitution of alternatives
policy and regulatory requirements
changes in consumer preferences
all of the above
2. In the United States, most of the energy use is for
electric power
industrial
transportation
residential and commerical (largely building)
none of the above
3. Which of the following human activities has measurably altered the composition of gases in the atmosphere?
fossil fuel comubstion
deforestation
agriculture
large-scale chemical production
all of the above
4. Which of the following statements concerning ozone is FALSE?
It is a strong lung irritant.
It affects crops and vegetation by disruption of photosynthesis.
It acts as an oxidant and affects many materials.
It is an air pollution problem in the U.S. not easily managed.
All of the above statements are true.
A.technological innovation
B.substitution of alternatives
C.policy and regulatory requirements
D.changes in consumer preferences
E.all of the above
Explanation / Answer
1. All of the above (E) i.e. substitution of alternatives, technological innovations, changes in consumer preferences and regulatory measures are needed for a transition to a more sustainable living.
2. According to statistics, the largest energy used in USA is in residential and commercial sector (largely buildings). Option D
3. All of the above (E) - deforestation, agriculture, fossil fuel consumption, large scale chemical production have altered the composition of gases in atmosphere.
4. (E) Ozone has all the properties listed here.
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