CP ES: Science and the Environment

Question 1

What is the term for harmful material that can't be broken down by natural processes?

Accepted Answer

nonbiodegradable pollutant

Question 2

True or False: Extinction occurs when the last member of a species dies.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Which of the following lists contains the names of developed countries?

Accepted Answer

France, Canada, New Zealand

Question 4

True or False: Biodiversity refers to the number and variety of species in an area.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

True or False: Species are lost to extinction due to humans destroying the environment.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

Accepted Answer

all of these

Question 7

Using resources in such a way that there will be enough for future generations is called

Accepted Answer

sustainability

Question 8

Environmental science studies which types of interactions between humans and the environment?

Accepted Answer

all of these

Question 9

Which of the following are examples of renewable resources?

Accepted Answer

sunlight and forests

Question 10

In which country is the population likely to be increasing most rapidly?

Accepted Answer

Kenya

Question 11

Which of the following situations best describes the use of a renewable resource?

Accepted Answer

building wooden furniture

Question 12

What is the term for the introduction of harmful levels of chemicals into the environment?

Accepted Answer

pollution

Question 13

True or False: Earth is a closed system because only the sun's energy enters and heat leaves.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

The "Tragedy of Commons" addresses conflicts associated with what environmental challenge?

Accepted Answer

protecting shared resources

Question 15

Achieving a sustainable world is a goal that will depend on

Accepted Answer

two of these

Question 16

In which country is the average citizen using the greatest amount of natural resources?

Accepted Answer

United States

Question 17

Which of the following is studied in environmental science?

Accepted Answer

impacts of humans on the environment

Question 18

Compared to developed nations, individuals in developing nations typically have a

Accepted Answer

shorter life span

Question 19

In environmental science, the law of supply and demand describes the

Accepted Answer

relationship between the availability and worth of resources

Question 20

Why is the world's loss of biodiversity a source of concern?

Accepted Answer

Two of these

Question 21

Most of today's environmental problems began during which period in human history?

Accepted Answer

Industrial Revolution

Question 22

According to the law of supply and demand, reduced copper production leads to

Accepted Answer

higher prices for copper

Question 23

What branch of science is focused on the environmental effects of human activities?

Accepted Answer

environmental science

Question 24

Which was not a result of the Industrial Revolution?

Accepted Answer

over hunting of large mammals

Question 25

What branch of science is focused on the interactions between organisms and the environment?

Accepted Answer

ecology

Question 26

Listing both merits and expenses involved in solving an environmental problem is called

Accepted Answer

cost-benefit analysis

Question 27

Which of the following human activities affect the environment?

Accepted Answer

all of these

Question 28

All are contributors to the field of environmental science except

Accepted Answer

linguistics

Question 29

Population growth in the 20th century accelerated which environmental stress(es)?

Accepted Answer

all of these

CP ES: Science and the Environment

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CP ES: Science and the Environment

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