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The increase in use of electricity and oil as well as the expectation that dependancy on foreign oil will _____ over the next ten years has lead to the restructuring of current energy policies.

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double

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Which of the following sources is not currently used to produce electricity for us in our homes?

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lunar

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The Energy Policy Act of 2005 allowed for more nuclear power plants to be developed throughout the nation.

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True

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Because of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the addition of electrical transmission lines was discouraged throughout the nation.

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False

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Many communities are allowing homes to install wind generators and solar energy panel system.

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True

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Why do fuel prices increase?

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Decreased supply of fossil fuels

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How can consumers use less fossil fuels?

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Carpool to work

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What type of fuel makes up biodiesel?

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Vegetable oil

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How does Supply and Demand work?

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As supply decreases, demand increases

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What is not an incentive for individuals to start using more efficient fuels?

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Free gasoline for hybrid cars

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The EPA studies pollution and other environmental health hazards.

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True

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The EPA is in charge of regulating workplace hazards.

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False

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The industrial revolution contributed to the pollution that we see today.

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True

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There is no way to decrease the amount of pollution in the environment.

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False

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Many local agencies work closely with the EPA to monitor pollution on a local level.

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True

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Deforestation is causing the rain forests around the Amazon to dry up.

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True

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Burning fossil fuels increases the amount of carbon in the atmosphere.

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True

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Smog is the term used to describe the combination of fog and smoke.

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True

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The Amazon River is in Africa.

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False

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If everyone does not do his or her part to help clean up the environment, more and more organisms may become extinct.

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True

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_____ is an environmental group that works to create awarness of pollution.

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Greenpeace

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Governments don't always enforce the environmental laws because:

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they don't have enough money to enforce all the laws

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Which law was created to protect certain animals from becoming extinct?

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Endangered Species Act

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The first Earth Day took place on:

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April 22, 1970

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Which of these animals is on the Endangered Species List?

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Florida panther

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A circular structure that is strong and energy efficient is a:

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geodesic dome

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______ energy is a form of "smart" energy that can be used to heat water for homes.

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Solar

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Water that is used in homes and then recycled for use in gardens or landscaping is called:

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waste water

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The measurement used for insulation is called the:

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R-factor

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Which country creates the most waste per person?

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United States

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What can be found in a compost bin?

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coffee grounds, leaves, and eggshells

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A compost bin will turn organic waste into:

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fertilizer

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____ is used in compost bins to break down the living material.

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Anaerobic bacterial

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Which of the following items should not be added to a compost bin?

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dairy products

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To successfully manage your compost pile, you should _____ weekly.

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turn it

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Compost can be added to topsoil as a:

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Fertilizer

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____ hinder the decompstion process.

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Processed foods

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______ of household waste can go into a compost bin.

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20-30%

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______ take longer to decompose so they need to be finely cut.

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Woodcuttings

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Mixing the compost to your soil helps _____ the soil and increase nutrients.

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aerate

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Generators convert physical energy into _____.

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electrical energy

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Thermal power plants heat ______ to create steam.

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water

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Nuclear fission ______ atoms to create heat energy.

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splits

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A machine that converts electrical energy to mechanical energy is called a/an

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motor

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Nuclear power plants use the radioactive element to create energy.

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uranium-235

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Green power comes from ______.

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wind, sun, water.

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Geothermal energy comes from ______ deep in the earth.

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magma

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Landfills emit _____ gas.

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methane

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______ power can be harnessed in the ocean to create power.

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Wave

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Which state would best be suited to harness wind energy?

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North Dakota

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An oil rig searches for and finds oil reserviors.

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False

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The volume of oil in one barrel is equal to 42 gallons.

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True

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The United States uses more oil than any other country in the world.

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True

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Water can be pumped into oil reserves to increase the pressure of the existing oil.

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True

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The Exxon Valdez ship spilled crude oil off the coast of California.

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False

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Farmers in the United States grow more diverse crops than any other country in the world.

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True

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Gradually taking over farmland over a long period of time is known as commodities.

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False

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Th 2002 Farm Bill gives money to farmers who grow crops like wheat and soybeans, but not to fruit and vegetable farmers.

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true

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Some farmers have been selling their lands to developers because it is more cost-efficient to do so than to grow crops.

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true

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The FBI regulates the use of pesticides in agricultural crops.

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False

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The single-most important intevention to farmers is the ______.

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tractor

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Many modern tractors are equipped with _____ to help the tractors harvest the crops.

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GPS devices

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______ farming follows the shape of the earth to prevent soil erosion.

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Contour

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Dairy cows drink as much as _____ gallons of water a day.

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10

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IPM stands for _________.

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Integrated Pest Management

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Crop rotation involves _____________.

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planting different crops each year.

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IPM helps farmers to reduce the use of _____ while still protecting crops.

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pesticides, fungicides, herbicides

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Changing the habits of gardeners and farmers helps with _________.

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cultural controls

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The steps of IPM are very similar to the steps of ___________.

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the scientific method

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The Breau of Land Management manages over __________ acres of land in the United States.

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260 million

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The wild _______ was the main work animal of the mining industry.

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burro

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In the late 1950s, a woman named Velma B. Johnston, nicknamed ________, petitioned congress to stop the cruel treatment of the wild burros and horses.

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Wild Horse Annie

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In the 1970s, horse theives called ______ hunted many horses to be used for dog food or for illegal sale.

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Mustangers

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Wild deer eat small shrubs, while wild elk eat mainly _______.

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grasses

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The desire of ____ to feed from dumpsters and camprounds has caused many problems.

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bears

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Yellowstone National Park recently reintroduced native ____ into the park after 50 years of removal.

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wolves

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As herds of horses and cattle come to drink from the riverbanks they cause ____ and pollute the water.

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erosion

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The Department of Fish and Wildlife believes the ____ should be removed for a 5 year period to help rebuild the native wildlife.

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cattle and horses

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_______ agree that native wildlife should have the priority on federal land areas.

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Environmentalists

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