which is a negative short term consequnce to form a nature preserve?

environment controls are made less strict

The National Farmland Protection Program was designed to

protect farmland from being developed.

Earth's various organisms appear to be

concentrated in certain biomes.

What mainly distinguishes nekton from benthos?

One swims freely and the other is attached to a hard surface

The ecosystem approach to conservation is partly based on the idea that

a healthy biosphere requires intact ecosystems.

When animals are placed in controlled or restrictive environments, they

may have difficulty meeting their basic survival needs.

Which of the following actions contributes to soil erosion?

driving farm machinery over fields

Chlorofluorocarbon molecules are environmentally significant because

chlorine atoms can destroy many stratospheric molecules.

Which of the following most effectively allows forests to recover from tree harvesting?

cutting only medium-sized or mature trees

Using economic considerations of resource use, the law of supply and demand describes

the relationship between the availability and the worth.

Which of the following is not an example of exponential growth?

reindeer of the Islands after eating most of the lichens

When deciding about whether or not to build a dam, you are considering an economic value of

How many jobs will building the dam generate?

Which is true of human demographic trends?

when birth/death rates are high, pop grows quick

Which of the following best describes why many people in the world go hungry?

Food has not been increasing as fast as the human population

Climate in a region is

the long-term, prevailing atmospheric conditions.

Coral reefs are intricately shaped rocklike structures that formed as a result of

secretion of calcium carbonate by tiny marine animals

The bacteria that live soybean plant are a critical part of the nitrogen cycle because they

change atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form.

How is electricity generated in a coal field power plant?

heat generated from burning coal turns water into steam

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Environmental Science Final Review

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1
Which of the following is a disadvantage for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion?
no enough cold water
only found in cold areas
not enough warm water
inefficient plants
2
which is a negative short term consequnce to form a nature preserve?
the population of endangered species increase
habitats become damage
habitat destruction is decreased
environment controls are made less strict
3
_______ is a biodegradable material that becomes a pollutant if allowed...
newspaper
metal from junk cars
plastic
mercury
4
The National Farmland Protection Program was designed to
protect farmland from being developed.
protect farmland from damage by wild grazing animals
protect farmland from being overtaken by natural grasses
protect farmland from environmental damage from pollution.
5
Earth's various organisms appear to be
largely known to scientists.
mostly small vertebrates.
evolving at an unprecedented rate.
concentrated in certain biomes.
6
Human population growth was most rapid during which period of human history?
Stone Ages
Bronze and Iron Ages
Ice Ages
Modern Age
7
Which would not be a consequence of a rise in global temp?
increased of major storms
rising sea level
increased frequency of major droughts
increased polar ice mass
8
Which of the following situations best describes the use of a renewable resource?
burning coal in a power plant
building wooden furniture
mining copper
filling a car with gasoline
9
The chance that an earthquake will occur in your town during the next year is an example of
risk.
distribution.
skepticism.
correlation.
10
The U.S. Census Bureau defines an urban area as an area that contains more than
250,000 people.
25,000 people.
250 people.
2,500 people.
11
What mainly distinguishes nekton from benthos?
One is a predator and the other is a primary producer.
All of the above
One swims freely and the other is attached to a hard surface
One lives in a freshwater and the other lives in salty water
12
Which organism produces most of the food in an aquatic ecosystem?
zooplankton
phytoplankton
barnacles
fish
13
Which of the following is a side effect of heat islands?
lower temperatures
increased precipitation
drought
lower temperatures and drought
14
With respect to energy, Earth is a(n)
closed system.
open system.
stationary system.
unstable
15
In the _____ zone, the water is cool and dark.
plankton
eutrophic
benthic
littoral
16
Which areas of the United States represent ecosystems with high levels of biodiversity?
Hawaiian Islands
Florida Everglades
All of the above
coastal California
17
The ecosystem approach to conservation is partly based on the idea that
a healthy biosphere requires intact ecosystems.
human needs are of secondary importance.
all rare species should be relocated to regional preserves.
keystone species are superior to other organisms.
18
Which of the following is Earth’s densest atmospheric layer?
thermosphere
mesosphere
troposphere
stratosphere
19
Gangue minerals
are the most difficult to mine.
are valued for their rarity and durability.
are native elements.
have no commercial value.
20
When animals are placed in controlled or restrictive environments, they
are less likely to compete.
have a low rate of genetic disorders due gene pool is large.
may have difficulty meeting their basic survival needs.
become immune to infectious diseases that are common
21
Before anything, what step must you take?
explore the consequence of each option
gather information
all of the below
consider which values apply to the issue
22
What part of Earth encompasses all areas where organisms can obtain the energy they need?
atmosphere
lithosphere
biosphere
hydrosphere
23
Which of the following actions contributes to soil erosion?
using compost as fertilizer
allowing land to lie fallow
all of these practices contribute to soil erosion
driving farm machinery over fields
24
The classification and collection of data that are in the form of numbers is called
distribution
probability.
statistics.
mean
25
Chlorofluorocarbon molecules are environmentally significant because
readily break down ozone molecules produced as pollution
their absorption of lethal solar energy protects Earth.
chlorine atoms can destroy many stratospheric molecules.
they are poisonous, flammable, and corrosive to metals.
26
In the troposphere, which of the following decreases as altitude increases?
pressure
temperature
radiation
Both (a) and (c)
27
What are the two main types of freshwater wetlands?
rivers and streams
lakes and ponds
marshes and swamps
littoral zones and benthic zones
28
Which of the following most effectively allows forests to recover from tree harvesting?
allowing the forest to reseed itself
cutting young trees and then replacing them with seedlings
cutting only medium-sized or mature trees
cutting the trees and replanting the area with seedlings
29
which is a threat to coral reefs?
oil spills
sewage
all above
pesticides
30
An area prone to landslides is an example of
rangeland.
open space.
rural land.
marginal land.
31
Acid mine drainage
harms or kills aquatic life.
Acid mine drainage
causes acid rain.
purifies streams.
32
Using economic considerations of resource use, the law of supply and demand describes
the worth of nonrenewable resources.
the availability of abundant resources.
reduced demand resulting from a lack of available resources.
the relationship between the availability and the worth.
33
which is false about an organisms' habitat?
s
c
c
c
34
All of these field of study contribute to environmental science except
lingustics
social science
physics and chemistry
biology and earth sciences
35
Which of the following is not an example of exponential growth?
rabbit populations after being introduced to Australia
mold appearing on bread overnight
a bank account that earns interest
reindeer of the Islands after eating most of the lichens
36
Which models would you use to represent the shape of Earth’s surface beneath the oceans?
mathematical
physical
conceptual
graphical
37
What type of vegetation on an abandoned farm that has remained undisturbed for 150 years?
shrubs
young pine trees
short grasses
tall, mature oak trees
38
When deciding about whether or not to build a dam, you are considering an economic value of
Will the dam provide new leisure activities?
How many jobs will building the dam generate?
Will building the dam destroy natural resources?
Is it right to build a dam here?
39
What is one property that may be used to distinguish metallic from nonmetallic minerals?
value
carbon content
cost to extract
electrical conductivity
40
Which is true of human demographic trends?
both a and b
death rates rise in 3rd stage of demo. transition
number of children born falls, total pop rises
when birth/death rates are high, pop grows quick
41
Which of the following best describes why many people in the world go hungry?
the human pop has grown while food making has been falling
Global warming has contributed to crop failures.
plenty of food produced for everyone but it is not equal
Food has not been increasing as fast as the human population
42
Land where it is possible to grow crops is called
organic land.
vegetative land.
All of the above
arable land.
43
The distance north or south of the equator, as measured in degrees, is called
altitude.
latitude
longitude.
magnitude
44
Which organism is likely to be in the bottom trophic level of a food chain?
killer whale
krill
leopard seal
algae
45
Traffic jams can be caused by rapid growth in cities, a phenomenon known as
urban sprawl.
urban crisis.
infrastructure.
urbanization.
46
Climate in a region is
the atmospheric conditions on a given day.
the long-term, prevailing atmospheric conditions.
never affected by ocean currents.
determined only by seasonal daylight hours.
47
Coral reefs are intricately shaped rocklike structures that formed as a result of
secretion of calcium carbonate by tiny marine animals
volcanic activity common i
gradual accumulation and fusion
minerals that are washed from land ecosystems and build up
48
Light pollution can be decreased by
directing lighting downward
lighting billboards from below
increasing number of lights in the city
using incandescent light bulbs
49
Which of the following is not a strategy that could slow population growth?
limiting education for women
economic incentives
legal punishments
public advertising
50
The bacteria that live soybean plant are a critical part of the nitrogen cycle because they
change atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form.
release nitrogen by decomposing dead plant parts.
transform nitrates into nitrogen gas for release.
provide the plant with sugars needed for growth.
51
How is electricity generated in a coal field power plant?
heat generated from burning coal turns water into steam
coal is burned turning the generator's turbine
heat generated from burning coal turning water into steam
turbine breaks down the coal
52
The current rate of species extinction is
slower than at any other time in this century.
of little consequence to Earth’s long-term survival.
the result of natural environmental processes.
attributable to the actions of humans.
53
A heat exchanger is used in
geothermal power plants.
wind turbines.
passive solar heating.
active solar heating.
54
Which of the following is not an ecosystem?
oak forest
coral reef
vacant lot
utility pole
55
The 1991 cholera outbreak in Lima, Peru was caused by
inadequate medical care
increased malnutrition
lack of clean water
rats and other rodents
56
Reasons for preserving biodiversity include all of the following except
preventing natural evolution.
isolating unique genetic material so it can be in new crops
increasing the chances of discovering organisms with value
finding new plants that can supplement the world
57
which statement related to global warming is false?
reforestation is not sufficient
global temp and co2 concentration are related
only fossil fuels release co2 when burned
co2 levels have risen in the last 30 years
58
coastal areas that climates with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters?
tundra
tallgrass prairie
savanna
chaparral
59
Which step in the method are scientists conducting when they photograph birds in flight?
observing
analyzing data
hypothesizing
drawing conclusions
60
Which factor contributed most to the exponential growth of the human population?
higher birth rates
increased immigration
more food, better hygiene
higher fertility rates
61
A true statement about parasitism is that parasites
do not live on or in their hosts’ bodies.
immediately kill their hosts.
may cause their hosts to become more vulnerable to predator
are always animals and never plants.
62
Most land animals depend on angiosperms for
all the above
reproduction
water
food
63
The layer of impurities on top of molten metal that forms from smelting is called
flux
slag
smelt
dredge
64
What is the estimated temperature of Earth’s inner core?
400°C to 500°C
4,000°C to 5,000°C
300°C to 400°C
3,000°C to 4,000°C
65
The relationship between a Canadian lynx and a snowshoe hare is an example of
predator and prey.
parasite and host.
mutualism.
competition
66
The most energy-efficient vehicles available today are
cars that use biomass fuel.
cars with gasoline engines.
hybrid cars.
fuel cell cars.
67
From whom must mining companies obtain permits before mining a site?
federal agencies only
state and federal agencies
a bonding company
local government only
68
Much of the oil and natural gas in the United States is located in
Alaska, Texas, California, and the Gulf of Mexico.
Alaska, Minnesota, New York, and Texas.
Texas, Colorado, New York, and the Gulf of Mexico.
Alaska, Texas, California, and the Gulf of Mexico.
69
Which of the following describes soil and temperature in an ecosystem?
unnecessary factors
biotic factors
selection factor
abiotic factors
70
Which of the following is a good way to reduce salinization?
using rainwater instead of groundwater
use ocean water instead of groundwater to irrigate crops
adopt no till farming methods
increase the use of synthetic pesticides
71
“Tragedy of the Commons” essay addresses the conflicts with what environmental challenge?
protecting shared resources
preventing pollution
preserving biodiversity
curbing overpopulation
72
A model of a dinosaur is an example of a _____ model.
mathematical
physical
conceptual
graphical
73
What is reforestation?
removing all trees from an area
removing selected trees from an area
replanting trees in an area
None
74
Succession is possible because
existing plants reproduce quickly.
new species make the environment less suitable
it is a rapid and chaotic process that is very difficult
climates change over time.
75
In which country is the population likely to be increasing most rapidly?
Germany
Kenya
Australia
Norway

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