ENVS 224: Chapter 8 Quiz Questions
Which of the following is NOT considered a stakeholder in the climate discussion?
a. Energy companies
b. Environmental groups
c. IPCC
d. Insurance companies - ANS -C. IPCC
Which of the following statements about anthropogenic climate change best reflects the
position of corporate stakeholders?
a. It is a hoax.
b. Action should be delayed until there is more certainty.
c. Evidence is clear that it is occurring, but it is too expensive to resolve.
d. Evidence is clear, and immediate action will create jobs. - ANS -b. Action should be
delayed until there is more certainty
Which of the following U.S. states relies heavily on coal for its energy so politicians there
are under great pressure not to pass emissions laws?
a. Michigan
b. Ohio
c. California
d. Texas - ANS -b. Ohio
Which of the following states uses coal for only a small portion of their energy needs?
a. West Virginia
b. Ohio
c. Colorado
d. California - ANS -d. California
Which of the following statements about developing economies is false?
a. Fossil fuel use is the cheapest form of energy
b. Millions lack access to modern technology services
c. China and India are committed to energy conservation
Which of the following is NOT considered a stakeholder in the climate discussion?
a. Energy companies
b. Environmental groups
c. IPCC
d. Insurance companies - ANS -C. IPCC
Which of the following statements about anthropogenic climate change best reflects the
position of corporate stakeholders?
a. It is a hoax.
b. Action should be delayed until there is more certainty.
c. Evidence is clear that it is occurring, but it is too expensive to resolve.
d. Evidence is clear, and immediate action will create jobs. - ANS -b. Action should be
delayed until there is more certainty
Which of the following U.S. states relies heavily on coal for its energy so politicians there
are under great pressure not to pass emissions laws?
a. Michigan
b. Ohio
c. California
d. Texas - ANS -b. Ohio
Which of the following states uses coal for only a small portion of their energy needs?
a. West Virginia
b. Ohio
c. Colorado
d. California - ANS -d. California
Which of the following statements about developing economies is false?
a. Fossil fuel use is the cheapest form of energy
b. Millions lack access to modern technology services
c. China and India are committed to energy conservation
