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Unit 3 Test Quiz
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E. coli bacteria in water is a sign of
other bacteria
chemicals
sewage
pollution
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What human caused phenomenon has forced many organisms to adapt to new weather conditions
The water cycle
Eutrophication
Climate change
Fracking
3
What are adaptations caused by?
Natural Selection
Plasticity
Environmental Factors
Beneficial mutations carried on by reproduction
4
The book 'Silent Spring' caused the public
to become less concerned about environmental issues
to become more concerned about environmental issues
to pass fewer laws that address protecting the environment
to not change their opinion of environmental issues.
5
a set of general plans & principles that address interactions between humans & the environment
environmental economics
cost / benefit analysis
environmental policy
environmental ethics
6
What happened in Jackson Mississippi in 2022?
Garth Brooks performed a concert there
They discovered a new species of bird
Their water filtration system was overwhelmed by a flood
Their state animal became extinct
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the water cycle, phosphorous cycle and nitrogen cycle are all examples of
nutrients
ecosystems
biogeochemical cycles
geological formations
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Which zone refers to the area on the graph where animals will reproduce at the highest rate?
Zone of intolerance
Optimal range
Zone of physiologic stress
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Which zone refers to the area on the graph where animals will not reproduce?
Zone of physiologic stress
Optimal range
Zone of intolerance
10
Provisioning services and cultural services are examples of _______________
supplies
internal costs
external costs
ecosystem services
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Charles Darwin identified the process of __________________
Studying new animal species
Photosynthesis
Fermentation
Natural Selection
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How much do ecosystem services cost?
$0
$3.50
A lot of money
We don't know
13
President Nixon created this agency to oversee all issues related to the environment
Food and Drug Administration
Transportation Security Administration
Health and Human Services Administration
Environmental Protection Agency
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In what way are Darwin finches adapted to their environment?
Different foot sizes depending on shoe availability
Different eye sizes depending on prey size
Different wing sizes depending on wind
Different beak sizes and shapes depending on food sources
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Charles Darwin studied organisms on which islands?
Hawaii
Easter Islands
Cuba
Galapagos
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A method to compare what is sacrificed to what is gained
resources
economics
cost/benefit analysis
Environmental services
17
Where do resources come from?
ecosystems
cities
18
What does this graph show?
Fish birthrates
None of the above
Weather conditions
Zones of ecological tolerance
19
What ecological service do dunes provide?
Pollination
Clean water
Flood control
Clean air
20
In our lessons, plasticity has refered to ______________________
How much plastic costs to clean from the environment
The innate genetic adaptability of an organism
21
What word refers to water being filtered of large particles as it passes through soil?
Pterodactyl
Perception
Palpitation
Percolation
22
What is an adaptation we discussed in class?
Whales adapting to whalers
Butterflies avoiding bug zappers
Fish never eating earthworms
MRSA
23
Environmental policies or laws attempt to
protect environmental quality and natural resources
limit protection given to ecosystems
ensure resources are not distributed fairly
protect businesses from lawsuits from the FDA
24
Where does waste ultimately go?
Cities
Ecosystems
25
Ecological Tolerance refers to ________________
How the environment impacts humans
How abiotic factors impact organisms
How humans impact the environment
How to Train Your Dragon (the movie)
26
Why is biodiversity important to an ecosystem?
It gives scientists something to do
It gives humans lots of animals to eat
Biodiversity is not important
It prevents the ecosystem from collapsing if one species is eliminated
27
What do you think is the best medium to use when communicating to the public?
Other
Social Media
Books
Television
28
During what time period were many advances in environmental reform completed?
1990's - 2000's
1940's - 1950's
1960's - 1970's
1980's
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Ecosystem services are services
provided by earth's systems
provided by people
provided by a man-made place, like a city
that traditionally have been assigned monetary value
30
Who wrote "Silent Spring"
Rachel Shearer
Carson Rawlings
Rachel Carson
S. M. Lockridge
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What is DDT?
An insecticide
A fungicide
An ecosystem service
A pesticide
