Dr. Santiago Lopez (Figure 10.32) uses geotechnologies such as _____ to study the effects of slash-and-burn cultivation on the ecosystems of Amazon region.

A. soil sampling
B. non-participant observation
C. remote sensing and GIS/GPS
D. the magnetic compass and topo maps


C. remote sensing and GIS/GPS

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Which of the following best matches the description?A typical public reaction by people who will live near a proposed landfill, incinerator site, or other industrial project.

A. source reduction B. mulch C. forced consumption D. municipal landfill E. municipal solid waste F. incineration G. recycling H. disposable I. NIMBY J. mass burn

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"________" approaches to environmental public policy are those that involve punishment for not abiding by regulations

A) God squad B) Carrot-and-stick C) Command-and-control D) Cap-and-trade

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Water is a national security issue.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Deep-oceanic trenches are most abundant around the rim of the ________ ocean basin.

a. Atlantic b. Indian c. Arctic d. Pacific.

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