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Duplicate of Duplicate of Environmental Science Semester One Final review
Duplicate of Duplicate of Environmental Science Semester One Final review
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Environmental science semester 1 final
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1
Refer to the illustration. The process shown in the diagram is known as
symbiosis
competitive exclusion
succession
oligotrophy
2
A natural resource that is naturally formed much more slowly than we use it is called
sustainable
ecological
renewable
nonrenewable
3
In the graph the solid line=precipitation the dashed line=temperature What conditions are in A?
hot
moist
freezing
dry
4
Hunter-gathers had the following effects on the environmental EXCEPT:
Growing their own crops and staying in one place for a long time
Relocating to new land when plant resources ran out
Hunting animals such as bison, thus decreasing herd numbers
Keeping the plains from growing trees to make it easier to hunt bison
5
Which of the following is TRUE about developed and developing countries?
Developed countries have low income & developing countries have high income
Developed countries have access to resources & developing do not.
Developed countries are limited & developing countries are not as limited.
Developed countries do not have the resources and developing countries do.
6
Refer to the illustration below, the relationship shown in diagram 4 is
mutualism
competition
parasitism
commensalism
7
Every spring, many species of bird travel north to breed, & in the fall travel south again.
emigration
migration
population growth
immigration
8
The American Rev began in 1776. What was the approximate world population at that time?
1 million
500 thousand
2 billion
1 billion
9
What is ecosystem approach?
Management of the neighborhood
Management of parks
Management of species
Management of land, water and living resources that promote convservation
10
An example of a density-dependent limiting factor is
an avalanche
a decrease in water due to drought.
a sudden flood
the amount of available food
11
A human-centered view of our relationship with the environment is known as
Environmentalism
Biocentrism
Anthropcentrism
Ecocentrism
12
If a glacier melts, what will happened next?
A climax species will be established
primary succession
A climax community will develop
The ecosystem will be at equilibrium
13
To help them survive in the tundra caribou have various adaptations such as:
a diet that consists mostly of deciduous tree leaves
thin coats of fur to prevent overheating
the ability to hobernate
wide hooves for travel on mud and snow
14
Which of the following statements best describes the environment?
The environment includes climate, water quality, air quality & technology
The environment includes climate, water quality, air quality & landforms
The environment includes climate, water quality, air quality & outer space
The environment includes climate, water quality, soil acidity & technology
15
In spring, birds go north to the Arctic to breed, & in the fall go south again for the winter.
emigration
immigration
population growth.
migration
16
A person holding a sign in protest against cutting down trees in a forest would be considered
peer reviewer
environmental scientist
ecological footprint
environmentalist
17
Refer to the illustration above, which time period most closely resembles exponential growth of the population?
Period C
Period A
Period D
Period B
18
Which level of biodiversity is the smallest?
species diversity
Biome diversity
ecosystem diversity
genetic diversity
19
In the graph, the population size is
increasing.
remaining stable
decreasing
undergoing cyclic change
20
Which of the following is an example of a renewable natural resource?
solar energy
wave energy
copper
crude oil
21
A landslide causes a mountainside leaving bare rock, in the following years the area will have:
tertiary succession
primary succession
secondary succession
a climax community
22
The equation for determining population growth is
(births + emigration) + (deaths – immigration)
(births+ immigration) – (deaths + emigration).
(births + immigration) + (deaths – emigration)
(births + deaths) – (immigration + emigration
23
The number of organisms that an environment can support is called the
life expectancy
carrying capacity
demography
.growth rate
24
In the years immediately after a fire, a forest will experience
primary succession.
a climax community.
tertiary succession
secondary succession
25
The graph represents
exponential growth
logistic growth
Limiting factors
carrying capacity.
26
Refer to the illustration. During which time period are the birthrate and death rate equal?
period B
period A
period D
period C
27
Why is environmental science considered an interdisciplinary field?
It is more of a social movement than a scientific study
It studies environmentas from all across the planet
It is a new form of science that is still being developed
It borrows techinques from numerous subjects
28
If a tornado moves through the area, what will happen next?
A climax community will develop
The ecosystem will be at equilibrium
A pioneer species will be established
Primary succession
29
Dad-to-day conditions in Earth's atmosphere, such as "sunny and humid" describe:
weather
climatographs
biome
climate
30
the first decade, the wolf population grows exponentially then the population growth slows.
limiting factors
carrying capacity
logistic growth
exponential growth
31
Refer to the illustration below, the relationship shown in diagram 2 is
competition
parasitism
commensalism
mutualism
32
What US law forbids the government & private citizens from harming endangered & threatened species or their habitats?
SSP (Species Survival Plan)
ESA (Endangered Species Act)
IUCN (International Union for the Conversationof Nature)
CITES (Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species)
33
How do lichens contribute to primary succession?
Lichens are nitrogen fixing bacteria
Lichens convert carbohydrates into fossil fuels
Lichens begin to break down rock to form soil
Lichens decompose organic matter from animals and plants
34
Sustainability is best described as:
Providing for human needs without causing damage to the environment
Both triangle and diamond
Use of natural resources with no management of preserving them
The use of natural resources without depleting them
35
What biome would have the highest net primary production?
desert
rainforest
savanna
boreal forest
36
Refer to the illustration below, the relationship shown in diagram 1 is
commensalism
parasitism
competition
mutualism
37
You are studying the vegetation communities of the Mongolian grasslands in a 1000 sq. kilo area, best strategy to use is
quadrant sampling
mark and recapture method
indirect observation
true census
38
What is the reason for most extinction on Earth?
Colonization by humans
Commensalism relationship
Natural disasters
Seasonal changes
39
Which of the following would best describe the purpose of CITES?
CITES works w/countries to eradicate poaching & trade of threatened species
CITES responsible 4 limiting the # of species a country can trade w/others
CITES oversees the implementation of conservation approaches in the US only
CITES responsible for preparing conservation plans for endangered species
40
Which of the following is a benefit of biodiversity?
All species can be replaced
Most medicines can be derived from plants & can provide cures for diseases
Makes disease spread faster among crops
Decreased stability in an ecosystem
41
At least half of the world’s species of land organisms live in a
temperate savanna
temperate forest.
tropical rain forest.
tropical desert
42
Biodiversity hotspots around the globe are more susceptible to the threats of human activity because of:
less sensitives species
invasive species
erosion
higher biodiversity in these areas
43
Ecologists use similarities between ecosystems to classify them into broad categories called:
estuaries
benthic zones
biomes
littoral zones
44
Which of following is TRUE about why the ESA is an advantage to the world?
ESA allows for more jobs in logging & mining that encourage global economy
ESA has improved 95% of population world wide from declining stable status
The ESA has saved multiple species, including the Bald Eagle
ESA bans international transport on body parts of endangered species