In an experiment about sunlight and plant growth, which is the independent variable and which is the dependent variable?

Amount of Sunlight= Independent, How much Growth= Dependent

Which of the following shows "sustainability"?

Using the sun's energy to make electricity

What are the first three steps of the scientific method, in order?

Observation, Hypothesis, Experiment

Which is an example of pollution?

A ship dumps bags of trash into the ocean

Which of the following is NOT a branch of science that contributes to environmental science?

Cosmology- The study of the development of the universe and space

Why are the studies of humans and human society (anthropology, sociology) important in environmental science?

They are more important that biology and chemistry, They show how human behavior affects the environment

studbud

Unit 1 Test Review

8 termsStudBud Administration146 plays

Let this quiz inspire your own quiz for formative assessment.

Flashcards8 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 8

Answers

1
In an experiment about sunlight and plant growth, which is the independent variable and which is the dependent variable?
Amount of Sunlight= Independent, How much Growth= Dependent
Amount of Sunlight= Dependent, How much Growth= Independent
Water Amount= Dependent Plant Growth= Independent
Water Amount= Independent Plant Growth= Dependent
2
As human population goes up, the amount of resources we need goes down
False
True
3
Which of the following shows "sustainability"?
Using the sun's energy to make electricity
Cutting down all the trees in a forest
Catching all the fish in the ocean
Burning lots of coal for electricity
4
Overfishing (catching fish until fish are gone) is an example of resource depletion.
True
False
5
What are the first three steps of the scientific method, in order?
Experiment, Repeat, Publish Results
Experiment, Analyze Data, Conclusion
Hypothesis, Analyze Data, Publish Results
Observation, Hypothesis, Experiment
6
Which is an example of pollution?
The last endangered turtle dies
A ship dumps bags of trash into the ocean
A logging crew cuts down an entire forest of trees
A miner extracts all the silver from a mountainside
7
Which of the following is NOT a branch of science that contributes to environmental science?
Geochemistry- The study of the chemistry of Earth and rocks
Zoology- The study of animals
Cosmology- The study of the development of the universe and space
Anthropology- The study of human biology, culture, and history.
8
Why are the studies of humans and human society (anthropology, sociology) important in environmental science?
They are more important that biology and chemistry
They show how human behavior affects the environment
They are a great predictor of storms and earthquakes
They accurately explain animal and plant behavior

Unit 1 Test Review Flashcards | StudBud