Environmental science odd part 1

Which law was first passed in 1972, and revised in 1987, attempts to clean wastewater for swimming and fishing?

The greatest source of water pollution known to humans is:

Natural resources that can last forever regardless of human activities are...

Organisms that are used to determine the health of an environment are called:

Natural resources that can be replaced by human efforts are considered:

Although most inland ponds contain concentrations of other ionic compounds the principle ionic compound in seawater is:

Unlike waste materials generated by plants and animals, some human made materials.

The science dealing with the complex relationships among living things and their environment is

A watershed that is forested is superior to other watersheds because:

which of the following is most responsible for acid precipitation?

Another name for drinkable water is

Solid waste includes

Energy in an ecosystem that is passed from one organism to another in the form of food is called:

Which group believes in using nature to benefit people while caring for our natural resources?

A group of people who believe that natural resources should be preserved is known as:

Which of the following best describes a community?

The addition of catalytic converters to new cars resulted in all of the following except:

Large amounts of the Earth’s water supply are stored for long periods of time. This storage occurs in:

A pond where wastewater is stored to allow bacteria and algae to break down nutrients and other solids in sewage.

Carbonate, bicarbonate, sulfate, and chloride are negatively charged ions, which are also called:

Which of the following is a result of petroleum spills?

Industrial waste includes all of the following except:

Our _______ provides everything for our survival.

What is the goal of conservation?

A pH of 10 would be:

Which of the following would not be considered a terrestrial organism?

The condition in which a harmful material comes in contact with a life sustaining resource is:

Which of the following describes why there is no such thing as "throw it away"?

A land area in which water from rain and snow is absorbed into the soil to emerge as springs of water or artesian

If I wanted to kill a family of rats in my attic, I would use a(n)

An ecosystem's ability to provide for the needs of a given population is known as:

Water's oxygen-holding capacity declines when water

Genetic engineering is the branch of science that deals with:

If I wanted to remove ants, beetles, termites and flies from my house, I would use a(n)

Which of the following is not the pursuit of an ecologist?

Which of the following terms is least closely related to the others?

Ecologists organize living things by a set of classifications. which is the proper order?

Of all the naturally occurring substances, water has the highest ______, helping it to resist rapid temperature change.

Some believe that once solid waste is in a landfill, it's gone, but in reality:

The creation of damaged environment such as nuclear waste sites, legislation passed to create ?

Another name for a nonrenewable resource is:

An oily, flammable liquid that occurs naturally in large underground deposits is called:

Which of the following is not classified as surface water?

The law of conservation of matter states that:

Calcium, potassium, magnesium, and sodium are positively charged ions, which are also called:

A number of plants or animals in a given area at a particular time is known as a:

When aquatic temperatures change more than 2° to 3° F (1° to 2° C) in 24 hours, aquatic organisms can experience:

Solar energy and the force of gravity drive the:

Supplies of safe water are generally insufficient because of:

Resources that are limited and cannot be replaced are known as:

which of the following would not be found in an aquatic environment?

What human activity has drastically increased the world's carrying capacity for humans?

When all of the ecosystems of the earth are considered as a whole, We call it...

The concept of using natural resources for more than one purpose is known as:

Which of the following are involved in the production of acid rain?

Management of natural resources implies that we must take an active role in caring for the:

If I wanted to remove unwanted grass,weeds, flowers, or bushes from my yard, I would use a(n)

Tiny particles of soil that become suspended in water as it flows over exposed soil surfaces is known as:

Healthy watersheds help provide protection against erosion and:

Why is soil considered an exhaustible resource?

when a ecosystem supports all living things and resources are maintained, it is said to be ...

Protecting soil from the destructive forces of wind and water is known as:

The ability of a substance to dissolve in water is known as

Which of the following comes closest to describing an ecosystem?

Most of the water on Earth is:

All living organisms depend on _______ for survival.

An organism is...

The science of _______ may be used to develop important environmental applications through genetic engineering.

Which of the following is not a petroleum product?

Nonrenewable resources can be conserved by all of the following except:

A scientist is studying a stream. The water in the stream is slightly acidic. This stream most likely has a pH of:

Water that is found in springs, streams, river, reservoirs, ponds, lakes, and oceans describes?

Which of the following are examples of non exhaustible resources? 1. water 2.air 3.oil