Which is the best description of how an environmentally sustainable society manages its resources? 

A)  it satisfies the needs of its people by harvesting without depleting Earth's capital 
B)  it focuses on all levels of society having sustainable incomes 
C)  it satisfies all society's needs by not harvesting any new materials 
D)  it focuses on today's society's needs and the needs of endangered species

Select the statement that best describes how the process of plate tectonics circulates materials between the asthenosphere and the lithosphere.

A) Some asthenosphere becomes lithosphere at mid-ocean spreading centers and reenters the asthenosphere at subduction zones.
B) Some lithosphere becomes asthenosphere at mid-ocean spreading centers and reenters the lithosphere at subduction zones.
C) The materials that form the asthenosphere never mix with the materials that form the lithosphere.

Which microclimate effect is incorrectly described? 

A)  The leeward side of a high mountain tends to show relatively dry conditions. 
B)  A forest has fewer temperature extremes and lower wind speeds than nearby open land. 
C)  Oceans and lakes modify temperature extremes. 
D)  A city tends to have lower temperatures and higher wind speeds than the surrounding countryside.

Which statement does NOT explain why coastal wetlands are important? 

A)  They filter out waterborne pollutants from swimming and wildlife areas. 
B)  They reduce storm damage from large waves. 
C)  They provide coral for limestone production and the tourist trade. 
D)  They provide spawning and nursery grounds for marine fish and shellfish.

___________________________________ involves maintaining a stand comprised of trees of various ages and sizes in order to foster natural regeneration.

Downcycling,composting,and source separation recycling are all effective in reducing waste.