ASHFORD SCI 207 QUIZ 2 ANSWERS (SUMMER 2017)
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<strong>ASHFORD</strong> <strong>SCI</strong> <strong>207</strong> <strong>QUIZ</strong> 2 <strong>ANSWERS</strong> (<strong>SUMMER</strong> <strong>2017</strong>)<br />
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Question 1<br />
1 / 1 pts<br />
According to your text, the groundwater aquifers of India have been severely over pumped.<br />
Correct!<br />
True<br />
False<br />
The answer can be found in Section 5.2 of your text.<br />
Question 2<br />
1 / 1 pts<br />
Which of the following is not an environmental impact of conventional agriculture expressed in your text?<br />
Correct!<br />
Agricultural practices improve wildlife habitats and lead to increased species populations in farming communities.<br />
Agricultural practices can lead to significant air quality concerns through the emission of ammonia, nitrous oxide,<br />
methane, and other potentially dangerous gases.<br />
Poor soil management can lead to biological, chemical, and physical degradation, which can in turn negatively alter<br />
the activity of soil fauna.<br />
Major agricultural pollutants such as pesticides can enter surface water and pose serious risks to human health.<br />
All of the above are environmental impacts of conventional agriculture.<br />
The answer can be found in Section 3.2 of your text.<br />
Question 3<br />
1 / 1 pts<br />
Which of the following statements best summarizes the SeafoodPrint research discussed in your text?<br />
Through catch and release methods, researchers determined that second order fish are in danger due to overfishing.<br />
Correct!<br />
By monitoring eating habits, researchers found that rich nations underestimated their impacts on fish populations,<br />
which could in turn threaten the future of certain species.
By tagging apex species, researchers determined there is no immediate danger to large fish populations within our<br />
oceans.<br />
Utilizing GPS tracking techniques, researchers suggest planned conservation efforts that surround fish migration<br />
patterns.<br />
None of the above statements summarize the SeafoodPrint research.<br />
The answer can be found in Section 3.4 of your text.<br />
Question 4<br />
1 / 1 pts<br />
Which of the following statements summarizes the water situation in China that was discussed in your text?<br />
China has been able to avoid major water shortages due to its construction of the Three Gorges Dam, which provides<br />
electricity and agricultural water throughout China.<br />
Due to the water-rich Yangtze River Basin, China has been able to provide clean water to much of the highly<br />
populated region, even in the face of growing population.<br />
Correct!<br />
Due to its large population, China is experiencing water shortages that have significantly decreased numerous wildlife<br />
populations.<br />
In the face of a growing population, China has begun to use desalination techniques to provide ample clean water to<br />
its people and agricultural soils.<br />
All of the statements about water in China are true.<br />
The answer can be found in Section 5.3 of your text.<br />
Question 5<br />
1 / 1 pts<br />
Which of the following is an environmental concern of genetically engineered crops mentioned in your text?<br />
Genetically modified crops lead to larger applications of toxic herbicides and insecticides.<br />
The genetic modification of crops increases soil erosion while decreasing soil fertility.<br />
Genetic engineering is less precise than traditional methods of crossbreeding.<br />
Correct!<br />
Genes from genetically modified crops may transfer to non-genetically modified crops.<br />
All of the above are environmental concerns of genetically engineered crops.<br />
The answer can be found in Section 3.3 of your text.<br />
Question 6<br />
0 / 1 pts
A decrease in “food miles” will most likely increase the environmental impact of any given food.<br />
You Answered<br />
True<br />
Correct Answer<br />
False<br />
The answer can be found in Section 3.5 of your text.<br />
Question 7<br />
1 / 1 pts<br />
What is the central theme of “The case of Albuquerque” section in Chapter 5.4 of your text?<br />
Correct!<br />
In the face of a major water crisis, a number of governmental initiatives, including altered water-use codes, rebates,<br />
and decreased water use to more sustainable levels.<br />
As the population of Albuquerque continues to grow, increased revenue from taxes will be able to solve the city’s<br />
water crisis.<br />
The impending water crisis in Albuquerque was solved through the desalination of brackish water from a nearby<br />
canal.<br />
Currently, Albuquerque is faced with a major water crisis that has no evident solution.<br />
None of the above are the central theme.<br />
The answer can be found in Section 5.4 of your text.<br />
Question 8<br />
1 / 1 pts<br />
What is the central theme of “The first green revolution” section in Chapter 3.1 of your text?<br />
The green revolution resulted in increased crop production without any environmental concerns, which generated a<br />
steep incline in human population growth.<br />
The green revolution allowed for a rapid increase in high yield crops through the use of genetically modified seeds<br />
that allowed developing nations to survive in the face of famine.<br />
Correct!<br />
The green revolution led to increases in crop production and human population. However, it also created a number of<br />
environmental concerns including the overuse of fertilizers and irrigation.<br />
The green revolution allowed farmers to increase crop yields and profits substantially over a short period of time.<br />
None of the above are the central theme.<br />
The answer can be found in Section 3.1 of your text.<br />
Question 9
1 / 1 pts<br />
What statement best summarizes the approach being used to clean up the Jordan River discussed throughout<br />
Chapter 5.5 of your text?<br />
Teams of governmental officials are utilizing specialized filtration techniques to clean the polluted water and restore<br />
the river.<br />
Correct!<br />
Nonprofit groups are working to educate river communities about the value of the river and persuade national leaders<br />
to adopt measures that will revitalize the area.<br />
Citizen groups from multiple countries are working together to remove debris from the river and propose a ban on<br />
local pollutants.<br />
An international ban on agricultural development within one mile of the river is being proposed as a means of<br />
reducing runoff pollution in the region.<br />
None of the above are approaches being utilized.<br />
The answer can be found in Section 5.5 of your text.<br />
Question 10<br />
1 / 1 pts<br />
Which of the following statements about ground water is not true, according to your text?<br />
Underground aquifers hold approximately 99% of all the liquid fresh water.<br />
More than 75% of underground water has a replenishment time of centuries or more, making it non-renewable.<br />
Increased water withdrawal from underground aquifers makes them more susceptible to droughts.<br />
Depletion of ground water may lead to land compaction that in turn decreases its ability to store water.<br />
Correct!<br />
All of the statements about ground water are true.<br />
The answer can be found in Section 5.1 of your text.