Question 1

The establishment of the wildlife corridors discussed in the excerpt was most likely necessary to prevent -

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the disruption of animal migration

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an invasion of non-native animal species

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the spread of disease among animals

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a rapid increase in the number of animals

Question 2

Which numbered pair of phrases best completes this diagram?

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(1) Increased demand for housing; (2) Increased deforestation

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(1) Increased urban decay; (2) Increased leisure time

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(1) Increased immigration; (2) Increased racial tension

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(1) Increased demand for automobiles; (2) Increased labor union membership

Question 3

What was the main reason the federal government built this dam?

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To provide resources for a growing population

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To increase tourism in the region

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To facilitate the transportation of goods in the region

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To prevent the Colorado River from drying up

Question 4

Which outcome best completes this diagram?

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The conversion of natural habitat to farmland

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The establishment of quality controls on imported foods

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A decline in the availability of processed foods

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A reduction in the use of agricultural pesticides

Question 5

The changes shown in these photographs most likely -

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altered the makeup of natural ecosystems

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helped decrease energy consumption

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increased the supply of natural resources

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helped improve workplace safety

Question 6

Which challenges prompted New York City to take these actions?

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Aging infrastructure and pollution caused by high population density

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Increasing threats to large urban areas by foreign and domestic terrorism

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Escalating costs of providing health care and social services for senior citizens

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