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Ch. 1 Science and the Environment Review
Ch. 1 Science and the Environment Review
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1
The study of Earth's water resources
zoology
biochemistry
botany
hydrology
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Which of the following is
not
an example of a renewable resource?
Wood
Soil
Oil
Water
3
Which of the following best describes the term biodiversity?
Species have become extinct
The animals that live in an area
The number and variety of species that live in an area
species that look different from one another
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The study of plants
biochemistry
microbiology
sociology
botany
5
Which country is the population increasing most rapidly?
Australia
Germany
United States
India
6
What country has the largest ecological footprint?
Indonesia
United States
Great Britain
Mexico
7
What time period did most of the environmental problems begin?
Industrial Revolution
Agricultural Revolution
Hunter-gatherer period
Both Agricultural and Industrial Revolution
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Any natural materials that are used by humans such as water, petroleum, minerals, and animals:
ecological footprints
natural resources
non-degradable pollutants
biodegradable pollutants
9
Which time period in history occurred first?
Hunter-gatherer period
Industrial Revolution
Agricultural Revolution
American Revolution
10
Characterized by high population growth rate, and extreme poverty:
poor economy
developed country
none of these
developing country
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A law of economics states as the demand for a good or service increases, the value increases...
the law of supply and demand
the law of probability
ecological footprint
sustainability
12
How do scientists characterize a nonrenewable resource?
A resource that takes more time to replace than to deplete
They break down by natural processes
A resource that can be replaced relatively quickly
A resource that is used by humans
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How do scientists characterize a renewable resource?
A resource that takes more time to replace than to deplete
A resource that cannot break down by natural processes
A resource that can be replaced relatively quickly
A resource that is only used by humans
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The Industrial Revolution introduced many new environmental problems such as
the mass extinction of the dinosaurs 365 million years ago
artificial substances and overpopulation
pollution and habitat loss
over hunting and decreased population
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Which of the following would be considered a developing country?
Indonesia
Canada
France
United States
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During the period of history known as _______ human populations grew rapidly because of advances in farming methods.
American Revolution
Hunter-gatherer period
Agricultural Revolution
Industrial Revolution
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The study of animals
zoology
paleontology
microbiology
botany
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Which type of resource is in a limited supply and will not be replaced in our lifetime?
natural resources
renewable resources
nonrenewable resources
none of these
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A______ balances the cost of the action against the benefits one expects from it.
supply and demand
cost-benefit analysis
ecological footprint
cost-effective analysis
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The study of fossils and ancient remains
botany
paleontology
microbiology
biochemistry
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The productive area of Earth needed to support the lifestyle of one person in a country is an..
spaceship earth
supply and demand
the consumption crisis
ecological footprint
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An important characteristic of the Agricultural Revolution was
extinction
both habitat destruction and soil erosion
soil erosion
habitat destruction
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Which of the following is
not
a characteristic of the Industrial Revolution?
it was the first period that occurred in human history
The amount of land and labor needed to make food increased
motorized vehicles allowed food to be transported across great distances
Fossil fuels became important energy sources
24
An ecological footprint is the
number of animals a person has killed.
number of trees people cut down.
mark a person's shoe makes in the soft earth.
amount of land and ocean area needed to support one person.
25
The study of human population dynamics and statistics
chemistry
psychology
physics
sociology
26
Energy from the sun, water, air, wood, and soil are all examples of what kind of energy?
Renewable energy
Nonrenewable energy
Solar energy
Ecological energy
27
The study of microorganisms
zoology
botany
hydrology
microbiology
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This essay described the conflict between the short-term interests of individuals and the long-term welfare of society
Law of Economics
The Biodiversity Treaty
Tragedy of the Commons
Law of Supply and Demand
29
Pollutants that are broken down by natural processes are
non-degradable
biodegradable
organic energy
depleted
30
The condition in which human needs are met in a way that a human population can survive is
the pursuit of happiness
longevity
the law of supply and demand
sustainability
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The study of the chemistry of living things
paleontology
botany
microbiology
biochemistry
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Hardin’s Tragedy of the Commons essay addressed the conflict of which environmental challenge?
Preserving biodiversity
The conflict of decreasing population
Protecting our natural resources
Preventing pollution
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An undesired change in air, water, or soil would be described as
Pollution
Extinction
Weathering
Resource depletion
