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APES Unit 5 Review 21/22
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1
Which of the following nonrenewable energy sources does not produce greenhouse gas emissions while in use.
Coal
Nuclear
Natural Gas
Oil
2
Greenhouse gases warm the atmosphere by interacting with...
UV Light
Visible Light
All light wavelengths.
Infrared Radiation
3
This is the term for a reservoir of water contained underground.
Aquatainer
Awkwafina
Aquifer
Aqueduct
4
All of these are considered passive solar strategies except...
Photovoltaic panels.
Overhangs that block sunlight in summer but not winter.
Skylights to let in natural light.
Materials that absorb sunlight and produce heat.
5
The initial cause of El Niño is...
A decrease in rain near Asia.
A weakening of the East to West tradewinds near the equator.
A decrease in the fish population near South America.
A lack of upwelling near the coast of South America.
6
The largest source of sulfur dioxide is...
Emissions from landfills.
Car exhaust.
Burning coal for electricity.
Forest fires.
7
Cultural eutrophication results in the creation of dead zones because...
All of these are correct.
The dead algae increase the biological oxygen demand in the water.
Rapid algae growth blocks light from reaching deeper vegetation.
Bacteria use up the dissolved oxygen as they consume organic waste.
8
Melting sea ice contributes to climate change because...
Greenhouse gases trapped in the ice are released.
Polar bears die and decompose.
The melted water increases sea level.
The albedo of the Earth decreases as the ice melts.
9
Which of the following correctly describes a downside to the use of hydroelectric power?
All of these are downsides to hydroelectricity.
The blockage of organic material and silt.
Displacement of people or habitat when flooding a reservoir.
Fragmenting aquatic habitat.
10
All of the following are ways in which wastewater is disinfected except...
Using chlorine.
Using ozone.
Using UV light.
Using high heat.
11
Urban run-off/stormwater has become a problem in cities like Chicago due to increasing amounts of rain and...
the widespread use of fertilizers.
a lack of proper recycling.
the large amount of impermeable surfaces.
the use of a separated sewer system.
12
Which of the following would be a point source for the nutrients that cause eutrophication?
Residential use of phosphate containing detergents.
Discharge from a wastewater treatment facility.
Combined sewer overflow.
Fertilizer runoff.
13
Which of the following criteria air pollutants would be unaffected by the use of catalytic converters in cars?
Nitrogen Oxides
Lead
Carbon Monoxide
Trophospheric Ozone
14
Which of the following is an example of a provision ecosystem service?
Timber
Site for research
Nutrient Cycling
Habitat to support biodiversity
15
Which of the following energy sources are renewable but depletable?
Wind
Biomass/Biofuels
Solar
Geothermal
16
Which criteria air pollutant is also a secondary pollutant?
Lead
Carbon Monoxide
Sulfur Dioxide
Tropospheric Ozone
17
During secondary wastewater treatment, oxygen is used to...
Produce water when combined with hydrogen gas.
Destroy pathogens.
Maintain the aerobic respiration of bacteria.
Improve the growth of plants in artifical wetlands.
18
The presence of E. coli in a water sample indicates...
The presence of raw sewage and potentially other harmful pathogens.
A healthy aquatic ecosystem.
The presence of persistent organic pollutants.
A high level of dissolved oxygen.
19
The biggest drawback to fully renewable sources like solar and wind is...
They are extremely expensive.
The energy isn't always produced and can't easily be stored.
They are depletable.
Solar panels and wind turbines are aesthetically displeasing.
20
Which of the following is not associated with exposure to lead.
Impaired cognition.
Endocrine disruption.
Mood disorders.
A decrease in IQ in children.
21
Which of these are greenhouse gases?
Nitrous Oxide (N2O)
All of these are greenhouse gases.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Methane (CH4)
22
Primary wastewater treatment includes...
The destruction of pathogens.
the use of bacteria to consume organic waste.
Physically removing large debris and allowing waste to settle into sludge.
The removal of excessive nutrients.
23
The purpose of tertiary wastewater treatment is...
To prevent cultural eutrophication.
To remove large debris.
To produce secondary sludge.
To disinfect the water.
24
Which fossil fuel has the least impact on the environment?
All have an equal impact.
Coal
Oil
Natural Gas
25
Which of the following choices would be least effective in reducing the impact of combined sewer overflow?
Building green roofs.
Using tertiary treatment at municipal wastewater treatment.
Use of rain barrels by residents.
Maintaining parks and other green spaces.
26
Which of the following is not a source of particulate matter?
Road dust.
Burning coal for electricity.
Formation of sulfuric acid in water droplets.
Emissions from landfills.
27
Which criteria air pollutant is most dangerous at high concentrations? (typically indoors)
Nitrogen Oxides
Carbon Monoxide
Sulfur Dioxide
Tropospheric Ozone
