Which best describes the relationship between carrying capacity and Earth’s resources?

population above carrying cap. has less natural resources.

Which is a major source of air pollution?

small farms raising many animals such as cows and pigs

A government voted against the large-scale development of buildings and roads in the area. Why?

lead to the formation of heat islands / microclimates

Which is a biotic factor that could affect an ecosystem

bacteria harming the health of organisms in an ecosystem

Which would most likely cause a reduction in the amount of coal and natural gas on Earth?

B a continual increase in the number of people on Earth

Which is associated with an increase of chlorofluorocarbons in the environment?

an increase in health risks associated with UV radiation

Which statement describes the general movement of air masses?

move from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure

Why do planes fly in the stratosphere, the second-lowest layer of the atmosphere

to fly at supersonic speeds without air resistance

How could the exponential growth of the human population impact regions throughout the world?

increase in the demand for food in the regions

Why is it important to conserve the biodiversity of Earth?

to increase stability of ecosystems during environ. changes

How could a decrease in burning fossil fuels impact the atmosphere?

could decrease the carbon dioxide levels of the atmosphere

Which contributes to the formation of hurricanes during the late summer?

interaction between ocean water temps and warm air masses

What effect would uncontrolled population growth have on land

decreased soil fertility and increased erosion

How are hurricanes and tornadoes related to air masses?

They form where air masses meet.

Why should the farming industry adopt sustainable agriculture practices

to reduce the environmental degradation and economic losses

Which human activity would be most destructive to the biodiversity of the biosphere

the removal of plants from the food webs they support

How does a cold front form?

Cold air advances, forcing warm air to rise.

How is biodiversity essential to the environment?

inc aesthetical value and increases genetic material

Why would citizens be advised to recycle plastic products?

they aren't biodegradable and would therefore accumulate

How can thermal pollution from factories affect aquatic environments?

can reduce the number of aquatic species in the environment.

Why are there such a diversity of biomes in western NC?

the wide range of altitudes of the mountains

What would happen if coastal North Carolina increased implementation of wind energy?

The production of greenhouse gases would decrease.

What is the main cause of Urban City X being an urban heat island?

the construction of parking areas and road systems

What happens when a fast-moving cold air mass moves into a region of warmer, moist air?

heavy precipitation for a short period of time.

Which statement best describes the ozone layer of Earth?

reduces the amount of ultraviolet radiation reaching Earth

Which change would most likely occur as a result of rapid increases in the global population

There would be a high demand for limited natural resources.

To transition from conventional farming techniques to more sustainable farming,farmers should?

rotate the types of crops grown

What long-term impact could the destruction of large areas of forests have on Earth?

increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels

How could a nonnative species of plant affect an ecosystem in North Carolina?

It could take over the habitats of the native plant species.

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1
Which best describes the relationship between carrying capacity and Earth’s resources?
population below the carrying capacity has more diseases.
population below the carrying capacity decreases freshwater.
population above carrying cap. has less natural resources.
population above carrying cap. increase in plant production
2
Which is a major source of air pollution?
small farms raising many animals such as cows and pigs
planting more trees in forest areas
C the production of energy using solar and nuclear power
building dams for hydroelectric plants
3
In which atmospheric layer of Earth do thunderstorms occur?
thermosphere
mesosphere
troposphere
stratosphere
4
Which gas makes up the largest component of the Earth’s atmosphere?
argon (Ar)
oxygen (O2)
carbon dioxide (CO2)
nitrogen (N2)
5
A government voted against the large-scale development of buildings and roads in the area. Why?
lead to a decrease in acid rain production
lead to the introduction of invasive species
lead to the formation of heat islands / microclimates
decrease in the average annual temperature in the area
6
Which alternative energy could take advantage of land / sea breezes in coastal North Carolina?
Nuclear fusion
Biofuels production
Wind farms
Solar energy panels
7
Which is a biotic factor that could affect an ecosystem
dust storms
large amounts of acid rain precipitation
bacteria harming the health of organisms in an ecosystem
8
Which would most likely cause a reduction in the amount of coal and natural gas on Earth?
a continual decrease in the amount of rain forests on Earth
B a continual increase in the number of people on Earth
C a continual decrease in the amount of water in aquifers
a increase in the amount of pollution in Earth’s atmosphere
9
Which is the best way to reduce environmental impact of conventional agricultural practices?
decrease fertilizer usage
increase pesticide use
decrease crop rotation
increase use of nonnative species
10
Where would the highest amounts of acid rain most likely be found?
over the ocean
in urban areas
in the forest
in the mountains
11
Which is associated with an increase of chlorofluorocarbons in the environment?
an increase in acid precipitation
an increase in levels of methane gas in the atmosphere
an increase in health risks associated with UV radiation
an increase in ozone levels in the upper atmosphere
12
Which statement describes the general movement of air masses?
move from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure
move from areas of high altitude to areas of low altitude
move from areas of high humidity to areas of low humidity
move from areas of high temp to areas of low temp
13
The earth’s atmosphere is mainly composed of which three gases?
argon, nitrogen and oxygen
helium, oxygen and radon
carbon dioxide, helium and nitrogen
argon, methane and oxygen
14
Why do planes fly in the stratosphere, the second-lowest layer of the atmosphere
to avoid changes in air pressure
to avoid storms and other weather events
to receive better radio communication
to fly at supersonic speeds without air resistance
15
How could the exponential growth of the human population impact regions throughout the world?
increase in the demand for food in the regions
Increases biodiversity of region
decrease in the demand for land within the regions
decrease in the amount of pollution in the regions.
16
Why is it important to conserve the biodiversity of Earth?
to decrease the stability of major global ocean currents
to increase stability of ecosystems during environ. changes
to decrease the amount of global predator populations
to increase the amount of nonrenewable resources
17
How could a decrease in burning fossil fuels impact the atmosphere?
could decrease the carbon dioxide levels of the atmosphere
decrease the oxygen levels of the atmosphere.
could increase the sulfur dioxide levels of the atmosphere
increase the nitrogen levels of the atmosphere.
18
Which contributes to the formation of hurricanes during the late summer?
interaction between ocean water salinity and warm air masses
interaction between ocean salinity and ocean water density
interaction between ocean water currents and polar air
interaction between ocean water temps and warm air masses
19
What effect would uncontrolled population growth have on land
increased soil fertility and decreased erosion
decreased soil fertility and increased erosion
decreased soil fertility and decreased erosion
increased soil fertility and increased erosion
20
Which is a major source of air pollution created by humans?
reforestation
industrial factories
hydroelectric plants
nuclear power
21
How are hurricanes and tornadoes related to air masses?
They form where air pressure is the same.
They form where air temperatures are the same
They form where air masses meet.
They form within air masses.
22
Why should the farming industry adopt sustainable agriculture practices
to increase the number of non-point water pollution sources
to reduce the environmental degradation and economic losses
a. to increase the use of irrigation systems
to increase the amount of erosion and deposition
23
Which human activity would be most destructive to the biodiversity of the biosphere
removal of erosion barriers
the removal of plants from the food webs they support
the release of species of freshwater trout in lakes
the burning of wood and coal in rural areas
24
How does a cold front form?
Warm and cold air masses meet and mix.
Warm and cold air masses have no relative advancement.
Cold air advances, forcing warm air to rise.
Warm air advances and replaces cold air.
25
Which could most likely have a lasting negative impact on the biodiversity of an area?
clear-cutting
a reduction in the use of fertilizers
selective cutting
an increase in plant populations
26
How is biodiversity essential to the environment?
inc aesthetical value and decreases genetic material
Biodiversity decreases the stability of the ecosystem.
inc aesthetical value and increases genetic material
27
Why would citizens be advised to recycle plastic products?
this would increase the consumption of petroleum products
they aren't biodegradable and would therefore accumulate
this would decrease the amount of green industry jobs
the products can be made into inexpensive public art
28
What develops as air masses interact with warm water in the northwest Pacific Ocean?
blizzard
typhoon
tornado
monsoon
29
How can thermal pollution from factories affect aquatic environments?
can reduce the number of aquatic species in the environment.
increase the amount of dissolved oxygen in the environment.
reduce the decomposition rate of organisms in environment.
increase life expectancy of aquatic animals
30
Which can lead to the depletion of the ozone layer of Earth
burning compost
coal-fired power plants
aerosols (CFCs)
vehicle exhaust
31
Why are there such a diversity of biomes in western NC?
the wide range of altitudes of the mountains
the wind and water erosion of the mountains
the rivers and lakes in the mountain areas
they types of rocks that make up the mountains
32
What would happen if coastal North Carolina increased implementation of wind energy?
Consistent energy output due to predictable wind patterns.
Turbines could be built because of low noise pollution
Investment costs to taxpayers would decrease
The production of greenhouse gases would decrease.
33
What is the main cause of Urban City X being an urban heat island?
the installation of solar panels
the planting of trees and other vegetation
the building of rooftop gardens
the construction of parking areas and road systems
34
What happens when a fast-moving cold air mass moves into a region of warmer, moist air?
light precipitation for a long period of time.
heavy precipitation for a short period of time.
light precipitation for a short period of time.
heavy precipitation for a long period of time
35
Which statement best describes the ozone layer of Earth?
prevents formation of severe storms in the stratosphere
reduces the amount of ultraviolet radiation reaching Earth
forms a magnetic field RELEASED in the mesosphere of Earth.
increases amount of nitrogen in the troposphere of Earth.
36
Which change would most likely occur as a result of rapid increases in the global population
There would be a high demand for limited natural resources.
management of natural resources would remain the same.
The price of transporting food would would decrease
price of labor to harvest raw food supplies would decrease.
37
To transition from conventional farming techniques to more sustainable farming,farmers should?
irrigate crops using well water
reduce the ratio of essential elements in the fertilizer
plant only genetically modified crops
rotate the types of crops grown
38
Which best describes kudzu?
an abiotic factor
an agent of erosion
a noncompetitive species
an invasive, nonnative species
39
What long-term impact could the destruction of large areas of forests have on Earth?
increased atmospheric oxygen levels
decreased rates of erosion
increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels
decreased amounts of acid rain
40
How could a nonnative species of plant affect an ecosystem in North Carolina?
It could cause some insect species to destroy native plants
It could producing a disease-resistant species.
It could take over the habitats of the native plant species.
reduce the competition for space with native plants

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