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Mr.Hairston's Environmental Science Class Final Exam Review (4th Period)
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1
Human population growth was most rapid during which period of human history?
Stone Ages
Bronze and Iron Ages
Modern Age
Ice Ages
2
What part of Earth encompasses all areas where organisms can obtain the energy they need?
hydrosphere
lithosphere
biosphere
atmosphere
3
Between 1880 and 1930 human population doubled due to
The Industrial Revolution
a combination of high birth rates and low death rates
improvements in societal infrastructure and services.
all of the above
4
In which country is the population likely to be increasing most rapidly?
Germany
Norway
Kenya
Austrailia
5
All of these fields of study contribute to environmental science except
social sciences.
linguistics.
physics and chemistry.
biology/social sciences
6
Which of the following is not an environmental effect of deforestation?
soil erosion
re-establishment of trees
reduction of wildlife habitat
loss of topsoil
7
The relationship between acacia trees and the ants that live on them is an example of
predation
commensalism
mutualism
parasitism
8
Which of the following is not a strategy that could slow population growth?
limiting education for women
economic incentives
legal punishments
public advertising
9
What is the estimated temperature of Earth’s inner core?
300°C to 400°C
3,000°C to 4,000°C
400°C to 500°C
4,000°C to 5,000°C
10
Which of the following reproductive situations will limit a population’s biotic potential?
the number of interactions each individual has
the minimum number of offspring each pair can produce
the maximum number of offspring each individual can produce
the size of offspring each individual can produce
11
Acid mine drainage-
purifies streams.
is unregulated in the United States.
causes acid rain.
harms or kills aquatic life.
12
_____ is a biodegradable material that becomes a pollutant if allowed to accumulate more rapid.
Plastic
Metal from junk cars
Newspaper
Mercury
13
Which is responsible for making nitrogen in the atmosphere usable by living organisms?
absorption of nitrogen into water systems
nitrogen fixing bacteria
conversion of nitrogen into carbohydrates by photosynthesis
decomposing bacteria
14
The fact that useful man-made substances can cause unforeseen damage is illustrated by
all of the above
the pollution of the Gulf of Mexico from farm chemicals.
the condition of the atmosphere’s protective ozone layer.
the detection of Oscillatoria rubescens in Lake Washington.
15
Deep currents flow along the
halocline
ocean surface
Ocean Floor
Thermocline
16
The relationship between a Canadian lynx and a snowshoe hare is an example of
mutualism.
competition.
parasite and host.
predator and prey.
17
Which of the following is not a strategy that could slow population growth?
public advertising
economic incentives
limiting education for women
legal punishments
18
The most energy-efficient vehicles available today are
cars with gasoline engines.
hybrid cars.
fuel cell cars.
cars that use biomass fuel.
19
The energy in fossil fuels is often converted into
uranium
electricity
power plants
magnetic fields
20
Which of the following statements related to global warming is not accurate?
Reforestation is not sufficient to slow global warming.
Global temperature & CO2 concentration are related.
Only fossil fuels release carbon dioxide when burned.
Carbon dioxide levels have risen over the last 30 years.
21
The classification and collection of data that are in the form of numbers is called
distribution
statistics
mean
probablility
22
The National Farmland Protection Program was designed to
protect farmland from environmental damage from pollution.
protect farmland from being developed.
protect farmland from being overtaken by natural grasses.
protect farmland from damage by wild grazing animals.
23
Traffic jams polluted air & water can be caused by rapid growth in cities known as
urban crisis
urbanization
infrastructure
urban sprawl
24
When animals are placed in controlled or restrictive environments, they
may have difficulty meeting their basic survival needs.
are less likely to compete.
have low rate of genetic disorders
become immune to infectious diseases that are common.
25
Many angiosperms depend on
gymnosperms for reproducing.
other animals in the oceans.
plants for food.
animals to carry pollen and disperse seeds.
26
An example of a population is
all trees in a forest.
all animals in a forest.
all maple trees in a forest.
all plants in a forest.
27
Which of the following is true of land-use plans?
Projects in environmentally sensitive areas may be debated.
All of the above
The public often has input in land-use plans.
Developers must prepare detailed reports about the project
28
You are considering an economic value when you ask which of the following about a dam?
Will the dam provide new leisure activities?
Is it right to build a dam here?
How many jobs will building the dam generate?
Will building the dam destroy natural resources?
29
Much of the oil and natural gas in the United States is located in
Alaska, California, Texas, & Gulf of Mexico
Alaska, Minnesota, New York, and Texas.
Alaska, California, Michigan, and Nevada.
Texas, Colorado, New York, and the Gulf of Mexico.
30
Which of the following is true of human demographic trends?
birth rates & death rates are high, population grows slowly
Death rates go up third stage of the demo transition.
average number of children population always increases.
In preindustrial societies the population grows rapidly.
31
Which of the following is not a main use of fuel?
cooking
transportation
manufacturing
heating/cooling buildings
32
According to biologists, what percentage of species have become extinct between 1900 and 2100?
10 percent
1 percent
25 percent
60 percent
33
Which organism is likely to be in the bottom trophic level of a food chain?
killer whale
algae
krill
leopard seal
34
Which of the following situations best describes the use of a renewable resource?
mining copper
building wooden furniture
filling a car with gasoline
burning coal in a power plant
35
Which country is most likely to have either a stabilized or a slowly growing population?
Canada
Mexico
India
Pakistan
36
With respect to energy, Earth is a(n)
stationary system
unstable system
open system
closed system
37
Solar energy, or energy from the sun, is contained in
all nonrenewable resources
fossil fuels
radioactive waste
uranium
38
What are wind and water erosion not likely to affect?
rocks
soil
mountains
tides
39
The classification and collection of data that are in the form of numbers is called
distribution
probability
statistics
mean
40
Which of the following describes soil and temperature in an ecosystem?
abiotic factors
selection factors
biotic factors
unnecessary factors
41
Which factor contributed most to the exponential growth of the human population?
increased immigration
higher fertility rates
more food, better hygiene
higher birth rates
42
The type of hunting that threatens species survival the most is
legal hunting done by sports enthusiasts.
ignored by global conservation groups.
especially a problem in less developed nations.
sanctioned by industrialized nations.
43
Succession is possible because-
it is a rapid process that is very difficult to control.
climates change over time.
new species make the environment less suitable for old ones.
existing plants reproduce quickly.
44
Which of the following is not a energy transfer through or within Earth’s atmosphere?
convection
conduction
radiation
condensation
45
Reintroducing the gray wolf in certain areas of the northwestern United States
is beneficial for all of those working in that area.
discourages hunters from hunting other animals.
creates a mutualist interaction between wolves and elks.
is in accordance with the US Endangered Species Act of 1973.
46
Which of the following converts nitrogen in the air into a form plants can use?
protists
bacteria
animals
fungi
47
Which of the following includes all of the water on or near Earth’s surface?
geosphere
atmosphere
lithosphere
hydropshere
48
Which type of building would most likely have poor indoor air quality?
one that is tightly sealed and air-conditioned
one in an urban area where windows are often open
one that has not been repainted /recarpeted in several years
one in a cool climate with a good ventilation system
49
The process of two species changing genetically to long-term interactions with each other is
coevolution
resistance
artificial selection
selective breeding
50
The percentage of energy put into a system that does useful work is
energy conservation
renewable energy
energy efficiency
energy conversion
51
Hardin’s “Tragedy of the Commons” essay addresses what environmental challenge?
protecting shared resources
preventing pollution
curbing overpopulation
preserving biodiversity
52
Latitude influences climate because _ solar energy falls on areas that are close to the equator
equal amount
less
more
sometimes less
53
Which of the following is a developing nation?
United States
Ethipoia
France
Canada
54
An area prone to landslides is an example of
marginal land
open space
rural land
rangeland
55
Where do most Americans live?
urban areas
There is an equal distribution of people across the land
on producing farms
rural areas
56
Which is located primarily in coastal areas that climates with warm, dry summers ?
chaparral
tundra
savanna
tallgrass prairie
57
Which of the following is not an ecosystem?
vacant lot
coral reef
oak forest
utility pole
58
Organisms can adapt
Neither (a) nor (b)
to other organisms.
Both (a) and (b)
to their physical surroundings.
59
Erosion is most likely when the soil is
planted to forest.
bare and exposed to wind and rain.
plowed along the contour of the land
covered with grass.
60
What is one property that may be used to distinguish metallic from nonmetallic minerals?
cost to extract
value
carbon content
electrical conductivity
61
Which of the following is a good way to reduce salinization?
adopt no-till farming methods
increase the use of synthetic pesticides
using rainwater instead of groundwater on crops
use ocean water instead of groundwater to irrigate crops
62
The U.S. Census Bureau defines an urban area as an area that contains more than
250,000 people
250 people
2,500 people
25,000 people
63
Which of the following most effectively allows forests to recover from tree harvesting?
cutting only medium-sized or mature trees
allowing the forest to reseed itself
cutting only young trees and then replacing them w/seedlings
cutting all trees and then replanting the area w/ seedlings
64
A true statement about parasitism is that parasites
do not live on or in their hosts’ bodies.
immediately kill their hosts.
are always animals and never plants
may cause their hosts to become more vulnerable to predators
65
Land where it is possible to grow crops is called
arable land
all of the above
organic land
vegetative land
66
Placer deposits are surface mineral deposits that have been concentrated by
subsurface mining
surface mining.
evaporation and condensation.
movement of wind and water.
67
Climate in a region is
the atmospheric conditions on a given day.
determined only by seasonal daylight hours.
the long-term, prevailing atmospheric conditions.
never affected by ocean currents.
68
The current rate of species extinction is
of little consequence to Earth’s long-term survival.
the result of natural environmental processes.
slower than at any other time in this century.
attributable to the actions of humans.
69
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a mineral?
orderly internal structure
naturally occurring
usually an inorganic solid
atoms in random geometric patterns
70
Which of the following statements about an organism’s habitat is not true?
habitats has specific characteristics that an organism needs
A habitat contains biotic and abiotic factors.
Most organisms can survive away from their habitat.
An organism’s habitat is the place where it lives.
71
Which of the following is Earth’s densest atmospheric layer?
Thermosphere
Stratosphere
Troposphere
Mesosphere
72
Gangue minerals
are native elements.
are the most difficult to mine.
are valued for their rarity and durability.
have no commercial value
73
From whom must mining companies obtain permits before mining a site?
federal agencies only
state and federal agencies
a bonding company
local government only
74
Which organism produces most of the food in an aquatic ecosystem?
fish
barnacles
zooplankton
phytoplankton
75
Because birth rates have begun to fall, Earth’s population will
begin to decrease until it reaches 5 billion.
increase for a short time/ then decrease to current levels.
soon stabilize at the level it is today—about 6 billion.
stabilize somewhere around 9 billion by 2050
