Pbio Exam 4

Pbio Exam 4 Which of these is a global climate deal that will slow down global warming? - ✔✔Paris Agreement Which of these describes how parties to the Paris Agreement will meet their obligations? - ✔✔A.Each nation p ...

Pbio Exam 4 Which of these is a global climate deal that will slow down global warming? - ✔✔Paris Agreement Which of these describes how parties to the Paris Agreement will meet their obligations? - ✔✔A.Each nation produces a plan reporting their intended nationally determined contribution (INDC). What effect will U.S. forests have on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions? - ✔✔A.They will offset more than 10% of U.S. GHG emissions. Which of these describe the current administration's climate change policies? - ✔✔ Which of these described projected changes in greenhouse gas emissions from 2014-2025 under "Business as Usual" under former policies? - ✔✔A.Non-CO2 emissions of greenhouse gases (such as HFCs) would decline by about 5%. Which of these describes a change that occurred between the Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement? - ✔✔A.The impact of climate change has become more evident in the years since the Kyoto Protocol with record hot years in each of the preceding three years. Reducing GHG emissions are needed to meet obligations under the Paris Agreement. Which of these explains why Guatemala might focus on more sustainable agricultural practices to help meet that goal? - ✔✔D. All of these Which of these is the target set by the U.S. INDC for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2025? - ✔✔A.26-28% below 2005 levels Which of these is true of the Paris Agreement? - ✔✔A.it is an international plan for limiting global warming Which of these is at least partly responsible for a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the United States since 2005? - ✔✔A.Improved vehicle efficiency. What is unique about the Paris Agreement, compared to other global treaties? - ✔✔A.Both nonindustrialized and industrialized nations are involved in addressing climate change Which of these is a pollutant most associated with higher incidences of heart attacks and strokes? - ✔✔A.Particulate Matter Which of these best describes the purpose of the Clean Air Act of 1970? - ✔✔A.Support renewable energies Which of these describes a goal of the Clean Power Plan? - ✔✔A.Affordable clean energy Which of these would have been a benefit of the Clean Power Plan enacted by President Obama? - ✔✔A.All of these Under the Stream Protection Rule, who would have been responsible for costs of cleaning up streams polluted by mining activities? - ✔✔A.Coal companies IF-AT #41: Utility Executives were surveyed about how the U.S. should approach decarbonization policies. What do the results of the survey demonstrate? - ✔✔A.Most utility execs. believe that the government should control carbon emissions. IF-AT #42: A Stream Protection Rule, like the one that was recently overturned, would have had what economic effect? - ✔✔A.Increased cost of electricity ~20 cents per month. Which of these would have been a benefit of the Clean Power Plan enacted by President Obama? - ✔✔D. All of these Which of these best explains why ground-level ozone increases emergency room visits? - ✔✔A.Worsens asthma and lung disease A 65% reduction in air pollutants occurred between 1980 and 2014 as a result of which of these? - ✔✔A.Clean Air Act of 1970 What was the effect of the Clean Water Act? - ✔✔A.Dumping of sewage, and industrial waste into water was restricted. Which of these would support the clean-up of waterways affected by mining? - ✔✔A.Re-plant areas with native vegetation Which of these is the dominant type of agricultural cropping system in the U.S.? - ✔✔Monoculture Growing the same types of plants (e.g. corn) each season without rotating crops has which of these consequences? - ✔✔A.greater vulnerability to pests Which of these is a correct explanation of the federal subsidies for agriculture? - ✔✔A.the cost of crop insurance is subsidized, reducing risk Which of these is associated with higher fertilizer use? - ✔✔A.pollution in water systems, sometimes leading to algal blooms Which of these is a significant economic effect on humans resulting from industrialized agriculture? - ✔✔A.Pollution from pesticides damages water systems leading to expenses in remediation. IF-AT #44: WHICH OF THESE CORRECTLY DESCRIBES ONE CHANGE IN FARMING COMMUNITIES OVER THE PAST FEW DECADES? - ✔✔A.There has been an increase in the total number of farms due to federal subsidies. IF-AT #43: Which GHG release by humans does this figure illustrate? - ✔✔N20 Which of these is closest to the estimated cost of managing pollution from runoff of agrochemicals each year? - ✔✔A.$4 billion Which of these best explains why there is a reduction in biodiversity with industrialized agriculture? - ✔✔A.monocultures reduce the number of available habitats Which of these describes an alternative farming practice that has clear advantages over conventional agricultural systems? - ✔✔A.rotate a diverse set of crops on the farm Which of these terms describes a system in which a product, after its use, either becomes a resource again or can be decomposed naturally? - ✔✔A.Closed-loop system Which GHG release by humans does this figure illustrate? - ✔✔A. N2O How much carpet trimming waste was produced by Interface before they implemented more sustainable practices? - ✔✔A.6 tons per day Which of these best describes sustainable? - ✔✔A.capable of being continued indefinitely Which of these describes a way that Interface reduced their ecological footprint? - ✔✔A.Diverting waste from landfills by recycling carpets. IF-AT #45: Which of these describes the portion of natural resources that can be used sustainably? - ✔✔