Approximately onethird of the nation's solid waste is recycled, with higher rates of recycling in ...

Approximately onethird of the nation's solid waste is recycled, with higher rates of recycling in states that offer comprehensive curbside recycling programs and impose unit charges for refuse disposal.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

 Q. 2

Various Iranian political administrations have undertaken all of the following measures to address Iran's environmental problems EXCEPT
 
  a. They have devoted considerable resources into solar and nuclear energy to provide cleaner energy for industrial and home electrical use.
  b. They have begun to produce highly refined gasoline to decrease air pollution.
 c. They have supported water conservation to combat the problem of aridity and the lack of regular rainfall.
 d. They have encouraged citizens to use public transport to decrease the use of private cars.
 e. They have supported reforestation efforts throughout the country.

 Q. 3

About onethird (33 percent) of the nation's solid waste is now being recycled or composted.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

 Q. 4

Which of the following describes the Islamic Republic's current position on population issues?
 
  a. It states that Islam approves of large families and that Iran's strength lies in having a large population.
  b. It does not allow birth control clinics.
  c. It grants social benefits to families with three or more children.
  d. It encourages families to have few children due to the social costs of having large families.
  e. It offers financial incentives to families to limit themselves to one child.

 Q. 5

The acronym NIMBY stands for not in my backyard..
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

 Q. 6

The term dual society refers to a
 
  a. society and economy that are sharply divided into a modern, usually richer, and a traditional, usually poorer, sector.
  b. modern economy versus a traditional society.
  c. religious and a secular society existing side by side.
  d. society divided roughly equally between two ethnic groups.
  e. country in which all citizens have dual citizenship.