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Q2 Environmental Science Final Exam Review Game
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Woodinville students, use this guide to review for the second quarter of Environmental Science.
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1
Plastic degradation is a process that only occurs in the presence of sunlight.
FALSE
TRUE
2
How does urbanization contribute to climate change?(multiple choice)
Increasing energy consumption
Decreasing air pollution;
Reducing biodiversity through habitat loss
Increasing air pollution
3
Which of the following ecosystems is most affected by glacial retreat?
Alpine and subalpine zones
Rainforests
Wetlands
Riparian zones;
4
Renewable energy sources are always completely free of environmental impact.
TRUE
False
5
What is a direct result of a positive climate feedback loop?
Stabilization of temperatures;
Accelerated warming
Expansion of glaciers;
Reduced warming effects
6
Which layers of the atmosphere are critical for regulating climate? (multiple choice)
Thermosphere
Mesosphere;
Stratosphere
Troposphere;
7
Which strategies can mitigate the impact of wildfires? (multiple choice)
Monitoring air quality;
Educating the public on fire safety
Clearing deadwood from forests;
Increasing the use of fossil fuels
8
Which action can help combat soil erosion? (multiple choice)
Planting cover crops;
Adding fertilizer
Expanding green spaces
Removing cover crops or trees near water sources
9
How does ocean acidification impact marine ecosystems? (multiple choice)
Marine biodiversity increases
Coral reefs thrive
Food webs become disrupted;
Shellfish struggle to form shells;
10
Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?
Natural gas
Geothermal
Wind;
Solar;
11
Renewable energy sources like wind and solar produce no greenhouse gases during operation.
FALSE
TRUE
12
Which greenhouse gas has the longest atmospheric lifetime?
Nitrous oxide
Methane;
Carbon dioxide;
Fluorinated gases
13
The troposphere is the layer of the atmosphere closest to Earth where weather occurs.
FALSE
True
14
Which of the following gases is a synthetic greenhouse gas?
Methane
Fluorinated gases
Xenon
Carbon dioxide
15
Which of the following are impacts of urbanization on the environment? (multiple choice)
Higher energy consumption;
Increased air pollution;
Enhanced biodiversity
Habitat destruction
16
Which of the following is an example of a keystone species? (multiple choice)
Orcas in the Puget Sound
Pigeons in cities
Salmon in Pacific Northwest rivers
Maple trees;
17
What are ways to reduce urban air pollution?(multiple choice)
Promote public transportation
Increase coal use;
Encourage safe biking by adding bike lanes
Expand and build highways
18
What makes fluorinated gases particularly harmful?(multiple choice)
Easily degraded
High global warming potentials
Long atmospheric lifetimes
Naturally occuring
19
What are major contributors to nitrogen oxide emissions? (multiple choice)
Deforestation
Transportation
Agriculture;
Urban runoff;
20
Which human activity is most responsible for deforestation? (multiple choice)
Renewable energy development;
Logging
Sustainable farming
Urban expansion;
21
What happens when carbon dioxide is absorbed by the ocean?(multiple choice)
Ocean acidification occurs
Coral reefs thrive
Animals with shells suffer
Increase CO2 levels in the air;
22
Biodiversity loss has no significant impact on ecosystem stability.
TRUE
FALSE
23
Why is biodiversity important for ecosystems?
Ensures resilience to environmental changes
To limit population growth
Prevents invasive species;
Promotes urbanization
24
Which of the following pollutants is primarily linked to smog formation?
Nitrogen oxides
Methane
Fluorinated Gases
Carbon Dioxide
25
Which of the following are renewable energy sources?(multiple choice)
Solar power
Coal
Natural gas
Wind power
26
The greenhouse effect is caused by human-made and natural gases trapped in the atmosphere.
FALSE
True
27
What is the role of keystone species in an ecosystem?
They create habitats for other species;
They regulate the population of other species
They are producers in the food web
They are the most numerous species in an ecosystem;
28
Which of the following best describes the albedo effect?
Reduces warming as it increases
Reflection of sunlight by Earth's surface
A type of pasta sauce
Heat absorption;
29
Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?
Helium
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
30
Why are wetlands critical for ecosystems?(multiple choice)
Improve water quality
Increase carbon levels
Support urban development;
Provide habitats
31
How does reforestation help mitigate climate change?(multiple choice)
Increase development
Absorbing and storing carbon dioxide
By taking more CO2 out of the atmosphere
Expand highways;
32
Climate feedback loops can either amplify or reduce the effects of climate change.
True
FALSE
33
How do invasive species threaten biodiversity? (multiple choice)
They contribute to soil erosion;
They improve soil quality;
By disrupting the food web
They outcompete native species
34
What is an example of a negative feedback loop?
Climate doesn't change
Ocean storing heat
Animal populations decreasing
Glaciers melt faster
35
What is the goal of sustainable development?(multiple choice)
Meet present needs without compromising future generations
Maximize economic growth;
Prioritize environmental over economic concerns
To live within the Earth's systems with minimal impnact on the environment
36
What is the primary source of nitrous oxide emissions? (multiple choice)
Transportation;
Agricultural fertilizers
Industrial emissions;
Natural gas production
37
What term describes the variety of life within an ecosystem?
Ecology
Conservation
Biodiversity
Sustainability
38
Plastic degradation releases both methane and carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
True
FALSE
39
What does the term 'carbon sequestration' refer to?
Releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere;
Burning fossil fuels;
Photosynthesis
Storing carbon dioxide safely
40
What is one consequence of habitat destruction?(multiple choice)
Expand highways
Reduced biodiversity
Loss of ecosystem structure
Reduce urban pollution;
41
What is the purpose of carbon capture and storage (CCS)?
Control flooding
Reduce methane emissions
To reduce carbon dioxide emissions
Promote reforestation;
42
How does ocean acidification specifically harm marine life? (multiple choice)
Weaker populations
Increasing oxygen levels;
Disrupt food webs
Reducing ability to form calcium carbonate shells
43
Ocean acidification is primarily caused by nitrogen oxides.
TRUE
False
44
Which of the following activities contribute most to methane emissions?(multiple choice)
Fossil fuel emissions
Deforestation
Industrial manufacturing
Livestock farming
45
What is a major consequence of ocean acidification?(multiple choice)
Lower temperatures in marine environments
Higher rates of photosynthesis in algae
Ecosystems are destroyed
Decreased ability of shellfish to form shells
