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In 1997, the Kyoto Protocol treaty was signed by |
191 nations, not including the United States. |
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Which of the following is the best description of fresh water as a natural resource? |
limited and vulnerable |
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Which of the following happens when fossil fuels are burned? |
Carbon dioxide and other pollutants are released into the air. |
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Which of the following most contributes to soil erosion? |
deforestation |
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Which of the following do scientists claim is evidence of climate change? |
rising global temperatures |
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The 1974 Congressional Safe Drinking Water Act |
empowered the EPA to protect groundwater in the United States. |
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One problem that arises with monitoring freshwater supplies is that |
it can take years to detect pollution in underground water. |
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In addition to enforcing such legislation as the Clean Water Act, |
the EPA has programs in place to help US consumers and industries use less water. |
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Which of the following best describes the function of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)? |
to enforce laws that restrict land, water, and air pollution |
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Why is the idea of climate change controversial? |
Not everyone agrees on its causes or its possible solutions. |
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