I. Questions from lectures (82 percent). Answer each question as completely as possible. Percent value is noted in parentheses.

(6) List the following regions of the world in order (highest to lowest) of rate of population change: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America

(6) List the following regions of the world in order (highest to lowest) of current population size: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America

(9) List and explain three aspects of culture that cause TFR to be much higher in LDCs than in MDCs.

(4) What two big cultural leaps started occurring about 10,000 years ago and about 300 years ago each of which led to an increase in carrying capacity for humans?

(6) Compare the reserves (in years - as per the lecture notes and text) of coal, crude oil, natural gas.

(6) Why was most natural gas in the U.S. "flared" before WWII?

(6) Compare hard and soft coal from the standpoints of their effects on the environment and on workers (miners and operators).

(6) Describe the pros and cons of hydroelectric power.

(6) What are the benefits of nuclear (fission) power?

(5) Explain in what sense was urban transportation in the U.S. more efficient and "environmentally friendly" 70 years ago than it is today.

(4) List four important ecological (not economic) aspects of forests.

(4) List the four main reasons for tropical deforestation.

(4) Explain the statement: "High quality energy should only be used for high quality tasks."

(4) What are the ways that cities are positive to the environment?

(3) Which of LDCs or MDCs are more urbanized?

(3) In the future, which of LDCs or MDCs will urbanize at a faster rate?

II. Questions from presentations (18 percent).

Helen Hicks (Nonrenewable Resources)

Erin Sabel (Dust Mites)

Sabrina Cady (Asbestos)

Heather Burns (Depletion of Ozone)

Shelly Roberts (??????)

Paige Smith (Landfills)