Political Science 007 - Contemporary World Affairs » Spring 2022 » Chapter 11

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Question #1
The metaphor known as the "tragedy of the commons" is widely used to explain the impact of human behavior on __________ systems.
A.   ecological
B.   political
C.   social
D.   economic
Question #2
"Sustainable" economic development means development that __________.
A.   can serve as the sole basis for industrial economies
B.   is popular with citizens and does not threaten the stability of the government
C.   is supported by the domestic economy and does not involve international trade
D.   uses resources in a way that gives them a chance to replenish
Question #3
In global environmental politics, it is hard to manage collective goods problems because of the __________.
A.   small number of international agreements
B.   small number of actors
C.   large number of actors
D.   large number of international agreements
Question #4
Which of the following is the greenhouse gas that accounts for most of global warming?
A.   methane
B.   nitrous oxide
C.   carbon dioxide
D.   chlorofluorocarbons
Question #5
How do greenhouse gases bring about global warming?
A.   They allow solar radiation to reach the earth's surface.
B.   They create holes in the atmosphere, allowing in more ultraviolet radiation.
C.   They trap heat waves given off by the sun.
D.   They heat the surface of the earth as they become heated by the sun.
Question #6
Nonterritorial waters are called __________.
A.   disputed waters
B.   unclaimed seas
C.   open ocean
D.   high seas
Question #7
__________ are examples of fossil fuels.
A.   Wind and solar energy
B.   Wood and hydroelectric power
C.   Coal and natural gas
D.   Oil and nuclear power
Question #8
Which of the following is characteristic of the beginning of demographic transition?
A.   declining death rates
B.   declining birthrates
C.   slow population growth
D.   increasing birthrates
Question #9
The end of demographic transition is characterized by __________.
A.   decreasing birthrates
B.   slow population growth
C.   increasing birthrates
D.   high death rates
Question #10
Which statement explains the relationship between population growth and per capita income?
A.   Raising per capita income slows population growth.
B.   Increasing per capita income generates population growth.
C.   Lowering per capita income brings about a decline in population.
D.   Rapid population growth brings about an increase in per capita income.

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